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, 7 Feb. 2025 Notable tech features include a 10-speaker sound system with AM/FM and satellite radio, an 11.9-inch digital instrument panel, a 14.5-inch infotainment touch screen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, navigation, and a wireless phone charging pad. PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025 Hurry Up Tomorrow, the album released last week, is billed as the final chapter in the Weeknd’s latest trilogy, which began with 2020’s After Hours and continued with 2022’s Dawn FM. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Feb. 2025 The trailhead is located near the end of Comanche Mesa Road, across Highway FM 170 from the Lajitas General Store. Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 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 10 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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