dynamometer

noun

dy·​na·​mom·​e·​ter ˌdī-nə-ˈmä-mə-tər 

1

: an instrument for measuring mechanical force

2

: an apparatus for measuring mechanical power (as of an engine)

dynamometric

ˌdī-nə-mō-ˈme-trik 

adjective

dynamometry

ˌdī-nə-ˈmä-mə-trē 

noun

Examples of dynamometer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company recently unveiled its latest motor, and its stats are eye-opening: The axial-flux prototype generates a peak 750 kilowatts, or 1,005 horsepower, as tested on a dynamometer. —IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2025

It’s measured by gripping a handheld dynamometer. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025

As more people become aware of the relationship between grip strength and longevity, many have purchased dynamometers online to measure their grip strength at home. —Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025

Stress testing the powertrain, brakes, and thermal systems on a dynamometer at up to 75 mph (120 km/h). —New Atlas, 20 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French dynamomètre, from dynamique dynamic entry 1 + -o- -o- + -mètre -meter

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for dynamometer

• anemometer
• audiometer
• densitometer
• diffractometer
• dilatometer
• electrometer
• extensometer
• goniometer
• magnetometer
• penetrometer
• piezometer
• radiometer

Medical Definition

dynamometer

noun

dy·​na·​mom·​e·​ter ˌdī-nə-ˈmäm-ət-ər 

: an instrument for measuring the force of muscular contraction especially of the hand

dynamometric

-nə-mō-ˈme-trik 

adjective