DME

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)em-ˈē How to pronounce DME (audio)
: an electronic device that informs the pilot of an airplane of its distance from a particular ground station

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Adrienne Willis had 13 kills and 26 assists for Lake Highland Prep (2-0) in a 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, 25-16 win against DME Academy. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Moving to Florida Eventually, through a convoluted arrangement of partnerships which stretched from Africa to the United States, Diomandé was offered the chance to join the DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Dimethyl ether, or DME, is a gas that can be compressed into a liquid at room temperature under 75 psi, a relatively low pressure similar to that of a bike tire. — Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026 During his time at DME, the winger also played for Frenzi, where he was coached by Tyler Weston. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for DME

Word History

Etymology

distance measuring equipment

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DME was in 1947

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“DME.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DME. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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