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alexz commented on the word ohm out
This verb means to check the electrical resistance of a circuit or cable.
A continuity tester can tell you wires are attached, but checking the resistance will let you know how good the electrical contacts are within a connector or circuit.
For techies, ohm is a verb as well as a noun/unit of measure.
March 6, 2015