fm
word
Definition
'FM' stands for 'Frequency Modulation,' a method of radio broadcasting known for high sound quality. It is commonly used for music and voice radio stations.
Usage & Nuances
'FM' is always written in capital letters. Used most often to describe radio stations ('FM radio', 'FM channel'). Do not confuse with 'AM', which stands for Amplitude Modulation and often has lower sound quality.
Spanish: FMPortuguese (BR): FMPortuguese (PT): FMChinese (Simplified): 调频Chinese (Traditional): 調頻Hindi: एफएमArabic: إف إمBengali: এফএমRussian: FMJapanese: FM（エフエム）Vietnamese: FMKorean: FM(에프엠)Turkish: FMUrdu: ایف ایمIndonesian: FM
Example Sentences
My favorite station is on FM radio.
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Just switch to FM for better sound quality.
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Can you find 98.5 FM on the radio?
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We listened to news on FM this morning.
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I always tune my car radio to local FM stations.
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That song sounds way better on FM than AM.
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