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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
As her son, Robert Irwin, said on KIIS FM’s Kyle and Jackie O Show, his mom has been linked to a lot of people. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 Now, the activity of these proteins trigger changes in the frequency or amplitude of the protein wave, just like an AM/FM radio. Scott Coyle, The Conversation, 31 May 2024 This show is set off from four barges on San Diego Bay and can be seen as far north as Shelter Island to the Coronado bridge in the south, with music broadcast live on 100.7 BIG FM radio. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024 Downed power lines also closed several roads, including FM 455 in Sanger. Tom Johanningmeier, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024 Navigate to Settings, then General Tools to access the calculator, calendar, alarm, timer, stopwatch, world clock, notepad, flashlight, FM radio, and battery-saving Eco Mode functions. PCMAG, 21 May 2024 In the 1980s, for example, DeVries Friend began broadcasting sound over FM airwaves so moviegoers could listen from their cars’ speakers. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024 Congress has introduced bipartisan legislation — the American Music Fairness Act — that would finally pay artists when their music is played on AM/FM radio. Master P, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024 Workers are putting the finishing touches on a southern section of Blue Mound Road (FM 156), a 38.8-mile roadway shooting north from Meacham International Airport to the outskirts of Denton. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024

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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

Dictionary Entries Near fm

Cite this Entry

“Fm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fm. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

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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