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wattage
[ wot-ij ]
/ ˈwɒt ɪdʒ /
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noun
power, as measured in watts.
the amount of power required to operate an electrical appliance or device.
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British Dictionary definitions for wattage
wattage
/ (ˈwɒtɪdʒ) /
noun
power, esp electric power, measured in watts
the power rating, measured in watts, of an electrical appliance
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Scientific definitions for wattage
wattage
[ wŏt′ĭj ]
An amount of power, especially electrical power, expressed in watts or kilowatts.
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