Oscilloscope

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɑːˈsɪləˌskoʊp/

Definitions of oscilloscope

noun A device used to display and analyze the waveform of electronic signals

Example Sentences

A1 An oscilloscope is a device used to measure and display electronic signals.

A2 I learned how to use an oscilloscope in my electronics class.

B1 The technician used an oscilloscope to troubleshoot the circuit board.

B2 The oscilloscope showed a clear waveform of the signal being analyzed.

C1 The advanced oscilloscope model has multiple channels for more complex measurements.

C2 Calibrating the oscilloscope accurately is crucial for precise measurements in the lab.

Examples of oscilloscope in a Sentence

formal The oscilloscope is a crucial tool in electrical engineering for measuring and analyzing voltage signals.

informal I used the oscilloscope in my lab experiment to visualize the waveforms of the electrical signals.

slang I'll hook up the oscilloscope to see what's going on with the circuit.

figurative The oscilloscope acts like a detective, revealing hidden patterns in the electrical signals.

Grammatical Forms of oscilloscope

plural

oscilloscopes

comparative

more oscilloscopic

superlative

most oscilloscopic

present tense

oscilloscopes

future tense

will oscilloscope

perfect tense

has oscilloscoped

continuous tense

is oscilloscoping

singular

oscilloscope

positive degree

oscilloscope

infinitive

to oscilloscope

gerund

oscilloscoping

participle

oscilloscoped

Origin and Evolution of oscilloscope

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'oscilloscope' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'oscillo' meaning to swing or oscillate, and the Greek word 'skopein' meaning to look at or examine.
Evolution of the word: The term 'oscilloscope' was first used in 1920 to describe a device used for viewing and measuring electrical signals. Over time, the word has become synonymous with electronic test equipment used to observe waveforms and analyze voltage changes.