fm

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abbreviation (1)

fathom

Fm

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symbol

fermium

FM

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noun

often attributive
: a broadcasting system using frequency modulation
also : a radio receiver of such a system

FM

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abbreviation (2)

field manual

Examples of fm in a Sentence

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Noun
Michael can be seen on NHL Network; and heard on KFAN (100.3 FM) and the Worst Seats in the House podcast (talknorth.com). Michael Russo, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 Raft or canoe along the Rio Grande from several access points along FM 170 or make time to bird-watch the more than 300 avian species in the park. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025 Here’s more to know about this matchup: THE DETAILS When/where: 9 p.m. Saturday, Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City TV: ESPN Radio: WHB (810) in Kansas City; ESPN Wichita (92.3 FM) in Wichita. PROBABLE STARTERS P No. Kansas Ht. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025 This item is multifunctional: a sunset simulator, noise maker, clock, FM radio, and reading lamp. Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fm 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

frequency modulation

First Known Use

Noun

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fm was in 1940

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Cite this Entry

“Fm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fm. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

FM

noun
ˈef-ˌem
: a system of broadcasting using frequency modulation
also : a receiver of radio waves broadcast by such a system
FM adjective

Medical Definition

Fm

symbol
fermium
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