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, 14 Mar. 2025 All games can be heard on 105.3 FM the Fan and the Spanish broadcast on KFLC 1270 AM. David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025 By Monday, Syrian state radio channel SHAM FM reported intense clashes between security forces and former regime members in the affluent Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus that homes embassies, hotels and government departments. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025 The variety of music that this station — 89.3 FM on the dial — spins day in and day out is more than enough to keep me moving through the doldrums of daily life. Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 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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“Fm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fm. Accessed 23 Mar. 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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