A battery
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of A battery
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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A battery of physical and memory tests, baselined against individual pre-season scores, is used in unclear cases to decide whether a player has suffered a concussion or if they can return to the field.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025
A battery consists of two electrodes -- the anode and cathode, typically made of different materials -- as well as a separator and electrolyte, a chemical medium that allows for the flow of electrical charge.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2024
Unfortunately, when a pacemaker battery fades, you can’t just go to the drug store for a Double A battery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024
A battery can be charged flexibly, using renewable energy at times of the day with low demand for power, he said.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023
A battery changed hands, it was somewhat too large, a metal flange was beaten back.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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