ammeter

[ am-mee-ter ]

noun

, Electricity.

1. an instrument for measuring current in amperes.

ammeter

/ ˈæmˌmiːtə /

noun

1. an instrument for measuring an electric current in amperes

ammeter

/ ăm′mē′tər /

1. An instrument that measures the strength of an electric current, indicating it in amperes. Ammeters typically include a galvanometer; digital ammeters typically include A/D converters as well.
2. Compare ohmmeter

Word History and Origins

Origin of ammeter¹

First recorded in 1880–85; am(pere) + -meter

Word History and Origins

Origin of ammeter¹

C19: am ( pere ) + -meter

Example Sentences

But this is only a first step: the set-up would not be practical for calibrating current-measuring ammeters, which need to run at higher currents.

From Nature

From little laser things that allow you to size up a room quickly through to gizmos to measure atmospheric pressure, humidity, gas levels in the atmosphere, ammeters and voltmeters.

From Forbes

Accordingly, the inductance and capacity of the lateral branch of the transmitter is altered until the hot wire ammeter in the base of the aerial shows the largest possible current.

From Project Gutenberg

The voltmeter is therefore the same as the ammeter, except that its dial is marked for volts instead of for amperes, and it has to be provided with the resistance coil.

From Project Gutenberg

Other Tools and Equipment As you go along in electrical work, you'll be adding tools and other equipment, such as a trouble light and maybe an ammeter or voltmeter.

From Project Gutenberg