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
In 2020, for example, Good Karma Brands turned the FM translator for what had been WRRD-AM into The Truth, a talk-radio format targeting Milwaukee's Black community at 101.7 FM. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 How much were chefs paid to appear on Culinary Class Wars? White spoon chef Jung Ji-sun recently went on KBS Cool FM’s Park Myung Soo’s Radio Show to talk about her experience on Culinary Class Wars. Regina Kim, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 In Southern California, fans can listen to the game on the radio at 98.7 FM or 105.5 FM. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 When: Monday, 6 p.m. Where: State Farm Stadium TV/Radio: ABC (Ch. 7); 98.7 FM; 105.5 FM/94.3 FM (Spanish) Line: Chargers by 1½ Notable injury designations: Chargers: OUT: DB Deane Leonard (hamstring). Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fm 

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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

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Cite this Entry

“Fm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fm. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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