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amperage

 

[ ˈæm.pə.rɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electrical measurement

Amperage refers to the strength of an electric current measured in amperes. It indicates the flow of electric charge through a conductor or circuit. In practical terms, higher amperage means more electrical current is flowing.

Synonyms

amperes, current strength, flow of electricity

Examples of usage

  • The amperage of the circuit is too high for the fuse.
  • To prevent overheating, we need to monitor the amperage closely.
  • The device requires a minimum amperage to function properly.

Translations

Translations of the word "amperage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amperagem

🇮🇳 एम्परेज

🇩🇪 Stromstärke

🇮🇩 arus listrik

🇺🇦 амперність

🇵🇱 natężenie prądu

🇯🇵 アンペア数

🇫🇷 courant

🇪🇸 amperaje

🇹🇷 amperaj

🇰🇷 전류

🇸🇦 شدة التيار

🇨🇿 proud

🇸🇰 prúd

🇨🇳 安培值

🇸🇮 moč toka

🇮🇸 straumur

🇰🇿 амперлік

🇬🇪 ამპერაჟი

🇦🇿 amper

🇲🇽 amperaje

Etymology

The term 'amperage' is derived from the name of the French physicist André-Marie Ampère, who is one of the founders of the science of electromagnetism. The word 'ampère' was introduced into the International System of Units (SI) as the unit of electric current in 1881. 'Amperage' itself emerged in the early 20th century as a means to describe the measurement of electric current, drawing from 'ampère.' The suffix '-age' is often used in English to denote a collective quantification or measurement. Thus, amperage essentially describes the amount of current flowing through a circuit, linking historical scientific advancement with contemporary electrical engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,752 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.