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

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Noun
Prince William took part in a rare radio interview on May 22, speaking with Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston on Heart FM. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026 New North Texas Wayback Burger The new Wayback Burger is officially open at 3100 FM 2181 in Hickory Creek. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 The third suspect was detained later after Manor police responded to a suspicious person call near FM 973. S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 18 May 2026 The third individual was detained later after Manor PD responded to a suspicious person call near FM 973. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fm

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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“Fm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fm. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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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