dynamometer

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noun (1)

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

dynamometry

2 of 2

noun (2)

dy·​na·​mom·​e·​try -ämə‧trē 

plural -es

: an art or process of measuring forces doing work

specifically : measurement of the strength of muscular contraction

Examples of dynamometer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The study used a Bod Pod to analyze body composition, an estradiol spit test, cognitive assessments, a weekly mood and sleep questionnaire, and an isokinetic dynamometer to measure muscle strength. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026

The automotive technology program hosts a special dynamometer presentation at noon on Triton’s East Campus. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Grip strength can be measured using a handheld dynamometer. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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

Noun (2)

International Scientific Vocabulary dynam- + -metry

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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