Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

millivolt

noun
ˈmɪlɪˌvoʊlt
Definition
A millivolt is a unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt.
Examples
  • The sensor output is measured in millivolts for precision.
  • Recent experiments indicated a voltage fluctuation of approximately 500 millivolts.
  • A typical battery may provide several thousand millivolts of energy.
Meaning
It is commonly used in measurements of small voltages in electronic devices and circuits.
Synonyms
  • mV
  • millivolt potential
  • small voltage