Meaning of the word voltmeter in English

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voltmeter

US /ˈvoʊltˌmiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈvəʊltˌmiː.tər/
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Noun

an instrument for measuring electric potential in volts

Example:
The technician used a voltmeter to check the battery's voltage.
Connect the voltmeter in parallel across the component.