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mul·tim·e·ter

(mŭl-tĭm′ĭ-tər)

An instrument that combines an ammeter, an ohmmeter, a voltmeter, and occasionally other measurement or testing devices into one unit.

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multimeter

(ˈmʌltɪˌmiːtə)

(Electrical Engineering) an electrical test instrument offering measurement of several values, usually voltage, current, and resistance

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multimètre

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