voltmeter
noun
volt·me·ter
ˈvōlt-ˌmē-tər 
: an instrument (such as a galvanometer) for measuring in volts the differences in potential between different points of an electrical circuit
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Bringing reliable power to a remote community The photovoltaic panels connect to a battery storage system, which consists of a 38.4-kWh battery bank of 16 200-amp batteries and a voltmeter.
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2023
These are flanked by oil-pressure and water-temperature gauges on the left, and fuel level, voltmeter, and digital clock on the right.
—David E. Davis Jr., Car and Driver, 16 May 2023
Correct dosages must be determined through trial and error, and that trusty voltmeter is in the water to alert the team to any discharges, should the animal not be completely asleep.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2021
One is for boost, one is a voltmeter, and the third is a sort of tachometer for the turbochargers.
—Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2021
Test the wires with the voltmeter to triple-check voltage levels.
—Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 27 July 2020
When something did not work, Dad would pull out his voltmeter with confidence.
—Hillary Mullan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019
The pocket oscilloscope, the Raspberry Pi radio, the voice changer, the mini voltmeter, and an LED glove.
—Eric Johnson, Recode, 27 Aug. 2018
Use a test light or voltmeter to make sure the battery is alive; if not, hook it up to an external charger to ensure the brakes are in working order.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 6 Jan. 2017
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2023
These are flanked by oil-pressure and water-temperature gauges on the left, and fuel level, voltmeter, and digital clock on the right.
—David E. Davis Jr., Car and Driver, 16 May 2023
Correct dosages must be determined through trial and error, and that trusty voltmeter is in the water to alert the team to any discharges, should the animal not be completely asleep.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2021
One is for boost, one is a voltmeter, and the third is a sort of tachometer for the turbochargers.
—Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2021
Test the wires with the voltmeter to triple-check voltage levels.
—Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 27 July 2020
When something did not work, Dad would pull out his voltmeter with confidence.
—Hillary Mullan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019
The pocket oscilloscope, the Raspberry Pi radio, the voice changer, the mini voltmeter, and an LED glove.
—Eric Johnson, Recode, 27 Aug. 2018
Use a test light or voltmeter to make sure the battery is alive; if not, hook it up to an external charger to ensure the brakes are in working order.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 6 Jan. 2017
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voltmeter
noun
volt·me·ter
ˈvōlt-ˌmēt-ər
: an instrument for measuring in volts the difference in potential between different points of an electrical circuit
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voltmeter
noun
volt·me·ter
ˈvōlt-ˌmēt-ər
: an instrument (as a galvanometer) for measuring in volts the differences of potential between different points of an electrical circuit
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