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voltage

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/ · UK /ˈvəʊltɪdʒ/

voltage means: The difference in electrical energy per unit of charge between two points, measured in volts.

noun

ELECTRICAL PRESSUREB2

The difference in electrical energy per unit of charge between two points, measured in volts.

  • This battery provides a low voltage.
  • Check the voltage before connecting the device.
  • High voltage can damage these small lights.

Similar words: potential difference

Common phrases: high voltage, low voltage, voltage supply, measure voltage

Questions about voltage

What does voltage mean?

The difference in electrical energy per unit of charge between two points, measured in volts.

What is voltage in other languages?

Türkçe: voltaj · Español: voltaje · Français: tension · Deutsch: Spannung · Italiano: tensione · 日本語: 電圧

How do you pronounce voltage?

In American English /ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/; in British English /ˈvəʊltɪdʒ/.

How do you use voltage in a sentence?

This battery provides a low voltage. Check the voltage before connecting the device.

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