wattage
Americannoun
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power, as measured in watts.
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the amount of power required to operate an electrical appliance or device.
noun
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power, esp electric power, measured in watts
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the power rating, measured in watts, of an electrical appliance
Etymology
Origin of wattage
Example Sentences
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One, on West Main Street, proclaimed: “Welcome Texans: Wattage is low here Need visit from JJ.”
From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2017
At the Dairy three young girls — Juliet and Simone Benn, twins, and Anuki Wattage — were all playing at once, trying out notes and making up little patterns.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2013
To Find Wattage: Watts, you know, are the measure of electrical power.
From Electricity for the 4-H Scientist Idaho Agricultural Extension Service Bulletin 396, June, 1962 by Wilson, Eric B.
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