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voltage
/ˈvəʊl.tɪdʒ/
[/ˈvəʊl.tɪdʒ/]
electrical pressure
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The force that pushes electric current through a circuit, measured in volts.
Example
You must check the voltage carefully before plugging foreign appliances into the wall socket.
You must check the voltage carefully before plugging foreign appliances into the wall socket.
Etymology
From 'volt', named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, plus the suffix '-age'.
How & Where It’s Used
A basic concept in electricity and electrical safety.