See Also: phonometer(medicine)
phonometer(dictionary)

oppose (oh) and phonometer (medicine)


oppose (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: opposer, from Latin opponere]
to disagree with something such as a plan or idea and try to prevent it from happening or succeeding
::Congress is continuing to oppose the President's healthcare budget.
to fight or compete against another person or group in a battle, competition, or election
::He is opposed by two Other candidates.

phonometer (medicine)


phonometer
<apparatus> An instrument for measuring sounds, as to their intensity, or the frequency of the vibrations.

Origin: Phono-.