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
The fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized with the official soundtrack on Star 94.1 FM. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025 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, New York Times, 18 June 2025 That means a turntable, FM tuner or other line-level devices retain their original sonic character. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 The show is hosted by Angel Rivera, known for his work on Monsters in the Morning on Real Radio 104.1 FM. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 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 3 Jul. 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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