wattage

[ wot-ij ]

noun

1. power, as measured in watts.
2. the amount of power required to operate an electrical appliance or device.

wattage

/ ˈwɒtɪdʒ /

noun

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

wattage

/ wŏt′ĭj /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wattage¹

First recorded in 1900–05; watt + -age

Example Sentences

If you just need a little extra blast of heat here and there, you can relax on the wattage rule, but only slightly.

From Popular-Science

Higher wattage also means shorter cooking time, which can make a big difference when preparing food at a moment’s notice.

From Popular-Science

Check the wattageIn the most basic terms, wattage determines energy consumption and overall power.

From Popular-Science

Just like with fine, thin hair, high wattage with multiple heat settings is key—but you should also investigate an infrared hair dryer.

From Popular-Science

Regardless of the heating method, you’ll want a dryer with a wattage of 1600 or higher.

From Popular-Science

But this season he turns down the wattage, playing a darkly serious role in a play said to be about fly-fishing.

From The Daily Beast

Remember how Scott Brown attained wattage in 2009 by beating Democrat Martha Coakley in Massachusetts?

From The Daily Beast

The Sims brought the celebrity cameo game to the next level with a series of high-wattage star appearances.

From The Daily Beast

There is also a direct relationship between the star wattage of the player and the success of the shoe.

From The Daily Beast

As soon as you walk in, you have to adjust your eyes to the tremendous star wattage on display.

From The Daily Beast

Show how to figure the wattage that a circuit protected by a 15 ampere fuse can handle.

From Project Gutenberg

Now that you know the wattage of the appliance, multiply this figure by number of hours the equipment operates in one day.

From Project Gutenberg

Otherwise you must multiply volts times amps to get the wattage.

From Project Gutenberg

Should you attach an appliance of heavier wattage to a light socket you will doubtless “blow” a fuse.

From Project Gutenberg

These required special wiring, as the wattage was too heavy to allow of their operation from the light socket.

From Project Gutenberg

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