Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A voltmeter is a device used to measure the voltage or potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit.
Related terms
Multimeter: A multimeter is a versatile device that combines the functions of multiple measuring instruments, including a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter.