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 standalone project started in 2023 and focuses on rebuilding the interchange at I-35E and FM 1171. Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 Besides the Euless store in Glade Parks set to open later this year, H-E-B announced its second Fort Worth location that will be at the corner of FM 3325 and I-20 Service Road in the Walsh neighborhood. Ella Gonzales march 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026 Starzynski helmed Sacramento public radio stations KXPR-FM and KXJZ-FM, which operate under broadcast licenses held by Sacramento State, for nearly 20 years from 1979 to 1998. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026 Additionally, the sunrise alarm clock is an FM clock radio. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 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 12 Mar. 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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