ammeter
noun
am·me·ter
ˈa-ˌmē-tər 
: an instrument for measuring electric current especially in amperes
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Our car also had the optional folding rear seat and an instrument cluster (ammeter and oil pressure gauge—the pressure was a steady 60 psi).
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Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022
Its voltage controller also transfers a consistent stream of energy to your device, and a digital ammeter provides information about amperage for charging speed.
—Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, 2 July 2020
Start hunting by putting your ammeter in series with the battery's ground circuit.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2017
Disconnect the battery's ground cable and wire the ammeter in series between the battery terminal and the cable.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2017
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Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022
Its voltage controller also transfers a consistent stream of energy to your device, and a digital ammeter provides information about amperage for charging speed.
—Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, 2 July 2020
Start hunting by putting your ammeter in series with the battery's ground circuit.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2017
Disconnect the battery's ground cable and wire the ammeter in series between the battery terminal and the cable.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2017
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“Ammeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammeter. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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ammeter
noun
am·me·ter
ˈam-ˌēt-ər
: an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes
Medical Definition
ammeter
noun
am·me·ter
ˈam-ˌēt-ər
: an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes compare milliammeter
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