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 April 28, guest speakers scheduled for the anniversary celebration include Scott Dirks, who has worked for WLUP and WLS AM and FM; Neil Fiorito, the afternoon traffic anchor for WBBM.; and Jamie de’Medici, of Dynasty Podcasts, Lynch said. Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 Released in February, the LP debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and follows 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM in a now-complete album trilogy. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025 The crash occurred about 6 p.m. on FM 51, half a mile south of Veal Station Road, between Weatherford and Springtown, DPS officials said in a news release. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025 Both games will be carried over the radio by WEEI 93.7 FM and in Spanish on WESX 1230 AM/WCCM 1490 AM. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 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 14 Apr. 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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