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wattage

American  
[wot-ij] / ˈwɒt ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. power, as measured in watts.

  2. the amount of power required to operate an electrical appliance or device.

wattage British  
/ ˈwɒtɪdʒ /

noun

  1. power, esp electric power, measured in watts

  2. the power rating, measured in watts, of an electrical appliance

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wattage Scientific  
/ wŏt′ĭj /

  1. An amount of power, especially electrical power, expressed in watts or kilowatts.

Etymology

Origin of wattage

First recorded in 1900–05; watt + -age

Example Sentences

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Not surprisingly, Stoltz’s interest—and especially those wild wattage numbers—has piqued the curiosity of cycling bosses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Endurance is the key metric for cyclors, who need to be able to consistently produce a high wattage during the races themselves and maintain their form across 10 weeks.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

There will be political star power at this year’s festival to match the usual Hollywood wattage.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

Jurors got a glimpse at the high-rolling social life Trump enjoyed before becoming president, full of celebrity wattage and bold-faced names.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

By comparing the wattage at the same time of day in those three locations, I'll learn the shape of the storm.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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