Meaning & use

amp

noun·Academic

The base unit of electric current, short for ampere, measuring the flow of electricity.

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The fuse blew because the appliance drew more amps than the circuit allowed.

This charger delivers two amps, which fills the battery faster than the old one.

A note on using this word

Amp is the everyday short form of ampere, and it is also used informally to mean an amplifier.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

An electronic device that increases the strength of an audio or electrical signal, short for amplifier.

He plugged his guitar into a small amp before the show started.

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