noun
- an instrument that records oscillations or variations in electrical current, voltage, or other quantities as a visual trace on a screen or paper
Usage: technical
Examples
- The technician used an oscillograph to measure the electrical signals.
- The oscillograph displayed the waveform on its screen.
- Engineers rely on oscillographs to analyze circuit behavior.
- The old oscillograph recorded data on paper strips.
- Modern oscillographs can store digital traces for later analysis.
- The oscillograph revealed irregular patterns in the power supply.