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
At the drive-in Improbably, drive-in movie theaters could become re-purposed for concerts, as has already occurred in Scandinavia and Minnesota, where music fans listened to FM transmitters on their car radios for a decidedly low-fidelity experience. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025 Madhuri’s creative journey includes 50+ live performances and three concerts, with features in the NYC Journal, Passion Vista, Times of India, and 92.3 Radio Bolly FM. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025 The actor previously told Dave Moore on FM Today about a conversation with director Guy Ritchie. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025 According to the investigating state trooper’s report, the three students were in a Ford Explorer headed northwest on FM 4 when the driver lost control in a curve in the road and crossed into oncoming traffic, where the Explorer collided with a Kia Telluride SUV. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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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