noun. a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces.
noun. a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets.
1. Noun, singular or mass At one end of the spectrum the potentiometer is fully on; at the other end it is fully off or as low as it will go. 2. Adjective Attach the free end of the positive battery lead to either the right or left potentiometer lead.
