Oscilloscope Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɔˈsɪɫəˌskoʊp

aw-SIL-uh-skohp

UK

ɒsˈɪləskˌəʊp

os-IL-uh-skohp

Definition

An oscilloscope is an electronic instrument used to display and analyze the electrical signals, showing how they change over time on a screen.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in technical or scientific contexts, especially in electronics. Used for measuring, diagnosing, or observing electrical signals. Rarely used outside technical discussions.

• Spanish: osciloscopio
• Portuguese (BR): osciloscópio
• Portuguese (PT): osciloscópio
• Chinese (Simplified): 示波器
• Chinese (Traditional): 示波器
• Hindi: दोलनदर्शी
• Arabic: رَاسم الذَبذبات
• Bengali: অসিলোস্কোপ
• Russian: осциллограф
• Japanese: オシロスコープ
• Vietnamese: máy hiện sóng - dao động ký
• Korean: 오실로스코프
• Turkish: osiloskop
• Urdu: آسِلوسکوپ
• Indonesian: osiloskop

Example Sentences

The engineer used an oscilloscope to check the voltage.

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A student learned how to read signals on an oscilloscope.

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The laboratory has a powerful oscilloscope.

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Can you grab the oscilloscope? I need to test this circuit.

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When the signal looked strange, they checked it on the oscilloscope.

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Every electronics lab has at least one oscilloscope for experiments.

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