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    • Digital Multimeter (DMM) is an electronic measuring instrument used to measure electrical values such as voltage (V), current (A), and resistance (Ω).

      It combines the functions of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter into a single device, with a digital display that shows the measured values in numbers for easy reading.

      DMMs are widely used in electronics, electrical work, and troubleshooting because they are:

      • Accurate

      • Portable

      • Easy to use

      Most modern DMMs also include additional features such as continuity testing, diode testing, frequency, and capacitance measurement.

    • Parts of a Digital Multimeter and Their Functions

      1. Display Screen

      2. Dial/Rotary Switch

      3. Function Buttons

      4. Input Terminals (Probes Ports)

      5. Test Probes

      6. Battery Compartment

      7. Fuse