Noun
- 1. potentiometer, measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
- usage: a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces
- 2. potentiometer, pot, potential divider, voltage divider
- usage: a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets
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