ammeter

noun

am·​me·​ter ˈa-ˌmē-tər 

: an instrument for measuring electric current especially in amperes

Examples of ammeter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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). — 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

Word History

Etymology

am(pere) + -meter

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ammeter

• aliter
• completer
• demeter
• preheater
• repeater
• saltpetre
• ureter
• voltmeter
• wattmeter
• amphitheater
• bolometer
• centimeter

Kids Definition

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