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amperage

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

noun

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


amperage British  
/ ˈæmpərɪdʒ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of amperage

First recorded in 1890–95; ampere + -age

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The amperage represents one of the most important decisions.

From Seattle Times Apr. 23, 2024

The utility did not shut off power to the line in the fire zone until 36 minutes after the blaze ignited, “despite the circuit experiencing elevated amperage readings,” the suit states.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 3, 2023

“The remedy ABS multi-fuse is rated at a lower amperage to effectively limit the operating current of the ABS module,” the recall report reads.

From Washington Times Nov. 1, 2022

The Magneto 2.0’s motor operates at a lower RPM now, with higher peak amperage that it’s now capable of delivering for up to 10 seconds.

From The Verge Apr. 8, 2022

"No, it's seventeen. You forgot the amperage minimum for the heaters to keep the—" "Guys," Venkat interrupted, "I get the idea."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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