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True RMS describes a measurement that computes the root-mean-square value of a waveform from its actual shape rather than by scaling a rectified average, so that the reading represents the heating value of the signal whatever its distortion.

ProvenanceElectrical Testing Reference editorial taxonomy supports data record gloss.true-rms.definition, which is cited on the entry True RMS.SOURCEElectrical Testing Reference editorial taxonomyElectrical Testing Refer..Own observationDATA RECORDgloss.true-rms.definitiongloss.true-rms.definitionVerified 2026-10-27ENTRYTrue RMSTrue RMSNo revisions
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