voltage

[vohl-tij]

noun

Electricity.

1. electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts. volt.

voltage

/ ˈvəʊltɪdʒ /

noun

1. an electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts

voltage

1. A measure of the difference in electric potential between two points in space, a material, or an electric circuit, expressed in volts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of voltage¹

First recorded in 1885–90; volt ¹ + -age

Example Sentences

She said the partly state-owned grid operator, Red Eléctrica, had miscalculated the power capacity needs for that day, explaining that the "system did not have enough dynamic voltage capacity".

From BBC

That extra force could be pressure, voltage, magnets or mechanical stress.

From BBC

The report stated that one of three supergrid transformers - which enable voltage to be stepped up or down so electricity can be efficiently distributed - became disconnected and caught fire.

From BBC

Two basic technologies are used to interconnect parts of a grid or countries - a standard transmission line that carries alternating currents, and increasingly, high voltage direct current lines.

From BBC

Transmission towers must be grounded — or carefully connected to the earth — to safely dissipate energy from lightning strikes and voltage surges.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dynamism 
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• potential 
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