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
Ritchie’s new show will air weeknights between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., and can be heard on 1110 AM and 99.3 FM. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025 On April 24, authorities found the victims’ bodies in northern Hood County, along FM 167/Temple Hall Highway next to a creek, which is a short distance from the house. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025 Global owns a raft of major UK radio stations, including LBC, Capital, Heart, and Classic FM. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025 So tune your dial to Marfa Public Radio at 93.5 FM, put on your boots, and get ready for a West Texas adventure. Rachel Monroe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 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 11 May. 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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