Watts
[wots]
- An·dré [ahn-drey] /ˈɑn dreɪ/, born 1946, U.S. concert pianist, born in Germany.
- George Frederick,1817–1904, English painter and sculptor.
- Isaac,1674–1748, English theologian and hymnist.
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watt
[wot]
- the standard unit of power in the International System of Units(SI), equivalent to one joule per second and equal to the power in a circuit in which a current of one ampere flows across a potential difference of one volt. Abbreviation: W, w.
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Origin of watt
First recorded in 1882; named after J. Watt
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Contemporary Examples
“The Wizard of Watts is not just about police brutality,” he says.
Los Angeles had been on edge all day with memories of the Rodney King and Watts riots surfacing.
As Watts noted: “From now on, before politicians cast a vote, they will…hear our voters loud and clear.”
Last year, Watts, who was nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Impossible, sported a custom silver Armani gown.
According to Watts, the moms staged a counter event, one mile away from the Alamo protest.
Historical Examples
"I'll let you in on some shares," Watts called after him as he turned away.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
"I'm glad to see you, Mr. Watts," said the journalist, cordially.
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Mr. Watts was returning something he had not used to his hip-pocket.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
"I reckon maybe some of us might help," remarked Mr. Watts, reflectively.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
I told him his brother and Mr. Watts would be with him to-morrow.
Recollections of Dante Gabriel RossettiT. Hall Caine
Watts
- George Frederick. 1817–1904, English painter and sculptor, noted esp for his painting Hope (1886) and his sculpture Physical Energy (1904) in Kensington Gardens, London
- Isaac. 1674–1748, English hymn-writer
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watt
- the derived SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a potential difference of 1 volt. 1 watt is equivalent to 1.341 × 10 –3 horsepowerSymbol: W
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Word Origin
C19: named after James Watt
Watt
- James. 1736–1819, Scottish engineer and inventor. His fundamental improvements to the steam engine led to the widespread use of steam power in industry
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Word Origin and History for watts
watt
n.
unit of electrical power, 1882, in honor of James Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
watt
(wŏt)- A unit of power in the International System of Units equal to one joule per second.
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watt
[wŏt]
- The SI derived unit used to measure power, equal to one joule per second. In electricity, a watt is equal to current (in amperes) multiplied by voltage (in volts).
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