Oscilloscope
noun
noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An electronic measuring instrument that creates a visible two-dimensional graph, on a screen, of one or more continuously varying voltages or currents.
"If two waveforms have no phase no phase or frequency relationship, there is seldom reason to observe both waveforms simultaneously. However, these oscilloscopes do permit the simultaneous viewing of two such unrelated waveforms, using alternate triggering. […] If the fuse blows, the “ON” indicator will not light and the oscilloscope will not operate."
- 2 electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities wordnet
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More examples"First, try to confirm the timing by oscilloscope."
Etymology
From oscillo- + -scope.