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

Examples of DME in a Sentence

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Some fraudsters run an illegitimate DME company and get a doctor to prescribe the equipment. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Diabetic macular edema, or DME, is a complication of diabetes that can lead to vision loss and is one of the leading causes of new blindness in the United States. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026 Shah was charged by indictment earlier this month with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud and health care fraud, stemming from a $64 million scheme that also allegedly submitted fraudulent Medicare claims for DME, the DOJ said. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 French defrauded Medicare and CHAMPVA by billing the programs for orthotic braces through his own eight durable medical equipment (DME) supply companies. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 May 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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