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voltage

 

[ ˈvoʊltɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electrical measurement

Voltage, also known as electric potential difference, is the measure of the potential energy per unit charge available to drive electric current through a circuit. It is commonly expressed in volts (V). In essence, voltage can be thought of as the 'pressure' that pushes electrical charges through a conductor. Higher voltage means more potential energy, which can lead to greater current flow in a circuit if resistance remains constant.

Synonyms

electric potential, potential difference, voltage difference

Examples of usage

  • The voltage across the circuit is 120 volts.
  • He measured the voltage using a multimeter.
  • The battery supplies a voltage of 9 volts.

Translations

Translations of the word "voltage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tensão

🇮🇳 वोल्टेज

🇩🇪 Spannung

🇮🇩 tegangan

🇺🇦 напруга

🇵🇱 napięcie

🇯🇵 電圧

🇫🇷 tension

🇪🇸 voltaje

🇹🇷 voltaj

🇰🇷 전압

🇸🇦 الجهد

🇨🇿 napětí

🇸🇰 napätie

🇨🇳 电压

🇸🇮 napetost

🇮🇸 spenna

🇰🇿 кернеу

🇬🇪 ძაბვა

🇦🇿 gərginlik

🇲🇽 voltaje

Etymology

The term 'voltage' derived from the name of the Italian scientist Alessandro Volta, who is credited with the invention of the first chemical battery in 1800. The use of his name as part of 'voltage' was established in the late 19th century in the context of electrical engineering. Voltage is fundamentally linked to the concepts of electricity and power supply, which began to be studied and utilized during the early development of electrical technology. The understanding of electric potential difference has evolved over time, contributing significantly to modern electronics and electrical engineering practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,557, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.