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
The data is encoded onto the light using modulation techniques — the same spirit as AM, FM, or phase modulation. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 Sure enough, the project landed at Number One with more than 150,000 album-equivalent units moved in its opening week, besting the Weeknd’s Dawn FM by a modest 2,300 units. Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 2026 To detour onto southbound CTP, drivers will take CR 920 and turn onto FM 1902/Old Granbury Road, follow the signs and enter the toll road. Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026 Recent filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reveal construction plans for five shell buildings at 19713 FM 685 in Pflugerville, at the intersection of Texas 45 and Texas 130. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 29 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 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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