English word voltmeter comes from English -meter (Used to form the names of measuring devices.), English volt
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -meter | English (eng) | Used to form the names of measuring devices. |
| volt | English (eng) | In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V (fencing) A sudden movement to avoid a thrust.. A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a centre makes two concentric tracks. |
| voltmeter | English (eng) | An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts. |