Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement of electric conductance, equal to the reciprocal of an ohm.

“The electrical engineer worked with siemens to design the new circuit.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement of electric conductance, especially of a material such as a resistor or a semiconductor.

“The electronics store sold resistors measured in siemens.”

3. proper noun

A German electrical engineering and electronics company, founded in 1847.

“Siemens is a leading company in the field of industrial automation.”