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1
: electric potential or potential difference expressed in volts
2
: intensity of feeling
Examples of voltage in a Sentence
We measured the change in voltage across the circuit.
Recent Examples on the Web
South 8’s latest improvement is a high voltage cathode that reduces material costs and could enable fast charging down to five minutes for a full charge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024
Karman analyzed voltage, current, power, and other dynamics between March and June of last year.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 29 May 2024
This unique battery is designed to endure the critical challenges of electric boating, with high voltage delivery, sophisticated electronic communications, and internal cooling tailored for the E-Motion™ Technology.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
And given the vehicles’ predictable energy demands, they can be charged at a lower voltage, avoiding installation of expensive fast chargers.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Voltage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voltage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
voltage
noun
volt·age
ˈvōl-tij
: potential difference measured in volts
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