voltage (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/
Definition
The electric potential difference between two points, measured in volts, that drives electric current.
Examples
The device requires a specific voltage to operate correctly.
A higher voltage can push more current through a circuit.
The technician measured the voltage output of the power supply.
How to Use voltage
- voltage of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the voltage belonging to a particular source or device. — "The battery has a voltage of 12 volts."
- voltage across (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the voltage difference between two points in a circuit. — "The voltage across the resistor was measured."
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