wattage
Americannoun
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power, as measured in watts.
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the amount of power required to operate an electrical appliance or device.
noun
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power, esp electric power, measured in watts
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the power rating, measured in watts, of an electrical appliance
Etymology
Origin of wattage
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As with all Sphere acts, that visual wattage can absolutely grip you, or it can feel using a flamethrower to grill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
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
"We reduced the wattage to make it more efficient, changed the positions, put lighting in layers to highlight columns, railings and murals."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
Had Drakeo’s incandescent wattage perhaps overshadowed him before, Ralfy seized the mantle with inspiring consistency and creativity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2025
I have to make something that can log wattage.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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