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
On Monday, Couples joined Seattle's KJR 93.3 FM and detailed a wide variety of topics. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Michael can be seen on NHL Network; and heard on KFAN (100.3 FM) and the Worst Seats in the House podcast (talknorth.com). Michael Russo, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025 Here’s the lowdown on the game, which will start at 8 p.m. on ESPN: THE DETAILS When/where: 8 p.m. Monday, Fertitta Center, Houston TV: ESPN Radio: WHB (810) in Kansas City; ESPN Wichita (92.3 FM) in Wichita. PROBABLE STARTERS P No. Kansas Ht. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025 In addition to its podcasting division, Audacy is home to popular radio stations including KROQ and KRTH 101 as well as 100.3 Jack FM in Dallas and WINS-FM in New York and 200-plus radio brands. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 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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