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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Workers are putting the finishing touches on a southern section of Blue Mound Road (FM 156), a 38.8-mile roadway shooting north from Meacham International Airport to the outskirts of Denton. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024 His last proper live set took place at Wango Tango in May 2016, months after releasing his debut solo album Mind of Mine, per Setlist FM. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 The Radio Data System, or RDS, on all trims shows the song titles, artists’ names, sound information, band logos and sometimes the album cover that FM radio stations like to broadcast. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024 Since then, the ballclub and the stadium district have responded to FM Global's concerns by doing such things as providing proof of backflow prevention gates on storm sewer lines; installing an additional backflow gate, and providing a detailed flood risk analysis for the loading docks. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024 That year was when Conrad, who was working for MIX 106.1 FM, was first offered to join the Knights as a PA announcer on a part-time basis. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024 Radio For the seventh year in a row, all games will be broadcast on the Padres’ flagship radio station 97.3 FM. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024 But the New York City native found his voice and career in California, starting out as an afternoon disc jockey at San Fernando FM station KVFM in 1969. Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024 Included in the union effort are employees of KCUR, the National Public Radio affiliate carried on 89.3 FM, and station partners Classical KC, Harvest Public Media, Kansas News Service and the Midwest Newsroom. Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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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