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wattage

 

[ ˈwɒtɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measuring power

Wattage refers to the amount of electrical power expressed in watts. It quantifies how much energy is being used or produced per unit of time. Higher wattage indicates more power consumption or generation.

Synonyms

electricity, energy consumption, power

Examples of usage

  • The lamp has a wattage of 60 watts.
  • When choosing a light bulb, consider the wattage for brightness.
  • His audio system consumes significant wattage.
  • The wattage in this appliance exceeds the limit.

Translations

Translations of the word "wattage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 potência

🇮🇳 वाटेज

🇩🇪 Wattzahl

🇮🇩 daya

🇺🇦 потужність

🇵🇱 moc

🇯🇵 ワット数

🇫🇷 puissance

🇪🇸 potencia

🇹🇷 güç

🇰🇷 와트 수

🇸🇦 طاقة

🇨🇿 výkon

🇸🇰 výkon

🇨🇳 瓦特数

🇸🇮 moč

🇮🇸 afl

🇰🇿 қуат

🇬🇪 პოტენცია

🇦🇿 güc

🇲🇽 potencia

Etymology

The term 'wattage' is derived from the name of the Scottish inventor James Watt, who is best known for his work on the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. The word 'watt' was officially adopted as a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) in 1889, recognizing Watt's contributions to the development of technology that relies on electrical power. The suffix '-age' indicates a state or condition, thus 'wattage' refers to the condition of being measured in watts. The growing reliance on electrical systems in the 20th century propelled the use of 'wattage' in everyday language, especially within the fields of electrical engineering, appliance design, and household energy usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,310, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.