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
Argyle, a quiet community holding on to its rural roots, is at a crossroads with rapid growth and traffic congestion driving the need to widen FM 407, which goes through the town in southern Denton County. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026 But as with early FM stations, what real risk is there of finding a niche format that the FMs are afraid to touch? Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 8 June 2026 One of the most stunning stretches of FM 170 is the 50 miles between the small towns of Lajitas and Presidio. Gabi De La Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 But Rogers moved to Squirrel Hill, a historically Jewish neighborhood in Pittsburgh, when he got married, WBUR-FM reported. Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 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 17 Jun. 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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