dynamometer

noun

dy·​na·​mom·​e·​ter ˌdī-nə-ˈmä-mə-tər 

1

: an instrument for measuring mechanical force

2

: an apparatus for measuring mechanical power (as of an engine)

dynamometric

ˌdī-nə-mō-ˈme-trik 

adjective

dynamometry

ˌdī-nə-ˈmä-mə-trē 

noun

Examples of dynamometer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Grip strength can be measured using a handheld dynamometer. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026

The company recently unveiled its latest motor, and its stats are eye-opening: The axial-flux prototype generates a peak 750 kilowatts, or 1,005 horsepower, as tested on a dynamometer. —IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2025

As more people become aware of the relationship between grip strength and longevity, many have purchased dynamometers online to measure their grip strength at home. —Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025

Stress testing the powertrain, brakes, and thermal systems on a dynamometer at up to 75 mph (120 km/h). —New Atlas, 20 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French dynamomètre, from dynamique dynamic entry 1 + -o- -o- + -mètre -meter

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for dynamometer

• anemometer
• audiometer
• densitometer
• diffractometer
• dilatometer
• electrometer
• extensometer
• goniometer
• magnetometer
• penetrometer
• piezometer
• radiometer

Medical Definition

dynamometer

noun

dy·​na·​mom·​e·​ter ˌdī-nə-ˈmäm-ət-ər 

: an instrument for measuring the force of muscular contraction especially of the hand

dynamometric

-nə-mō-ˈme-trik 

adjective