amperage

American

[am-per-ij, am-peer-] / ˈæm pər ɪdʒ, æmˈpɪər- /

noun

Electricity.

the strength of an electric current measured in amperes. amp.

amperage British

/ ˈæmpərɪdʒ /

noun

the magnitude of an electric current measured in amperes, esp the rated current of an electrical component or device

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Etymology

Origin of amperage

First recorded in 1890–95; ampere + -age

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