voltagemeter
nounUK /ˈvəʊltɪdʒˌmiːtə/
US /ˈvoʊltɪdʒˌmiːtər/
A tool that shows how much electrical push is in a circuit.
The engineer used a voltagemeter to check the battery's charge.
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2. A device for measuring potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit.
The voltagemeter reading confirmed the potential difference across the resistor.
3. An instrument used in electronics repair to diagnose voltage levels.
He grabbed his voltagemeter to diagnose why the device wasn't powering on.
4. A gauge that displays electrical pressure in a system.
The panel's voltagemeter showed a steady 12 volts.