amperage
[ am-per-ij, am-peer- ]
/ ˈæm pər ɪdʒ, æmˈpɪər- /
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noun Electricity.
the strength of an electric current measured in amperes. Abbreviation: amp.
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amperage
/ (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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