Meaning & use
voltage
A measure of the electrical force that pushes current through a circuit, expressed in volts.
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The technician checked the voltage of the battery before installing it.
A sudden spike in voltage damaged several appliances during the storm.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse with current, measured in amperes; voltage is the pressure, while current is the flow itself.
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