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
And the Star-Telegram just broke the news that another Fort Worth location will start construction in West Fort Worth at FM 3325 and I-20 Service Road in the Walsh development. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025 Santangelo is a member of the Giants broadcast team and a host on KNBR 680 AM and 104.5 FM in San Francisco, where every day is a great day to discuss baseball. Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025 The company makes the FM, FMX, FL, and FH, with electric ranges from 300km (186 miles) to 450km (280 miles). James Morris, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025 This hand-crank radio can receive NOAA and AM/FM signals and has three charging methods, an LED flashlight and a reading lamp. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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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