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
Trained as an attorney, Levine is very proud of his accomplishments, launching his FM station when FM was not doing well. Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026 In an appearance on Capital FM in October, Swift affirmed the track continued to be his favorite off the album. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026 The company has completed an apartment project and a villa community project in the state of Telangana, India, and is working on an office/warehouse project on Heatherwilde Boulevard and a retail/restaurant/office space along FM 685 in Pflugerville, according to its website. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026 In an October interview with Capital FM, Swift all but confirmed fan speculation when the show’s hosts gifted her a tiny cat made of opalite tucked inside a mint-green jewelry box. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 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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