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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

"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

Hillary Clinton, James Carville, Jack Smith and other political figures descended on the Telluride Film Festival this year, lending D.C. star wattage to Q&As.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 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

The solar cells just aren't producing as much wattage as before.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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