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Voltage (Noun)

Meaning 1

The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • The voltage between the terminals of a car battery is typically around 12 volts.
  • A multimeter can be used to measure the voltage drop across a resistor in a circuit.
  • The voltage rating on the appliance indicated that it was designed for use with standard household electrical outlets.
  • The voltage regulator helped to stabilize the output voltage of the power supply.
  • High voltage transmission lines carry electrical power over long distances with minimal loss.

Synonyms

  • Potential
  • Potential Difference
  • Potential Drop
  • Electric Potential

Hypernyms

  • Electrical Phenomenon

Hyponyms

  • Resting Potential
  • Evoked Potential

Meaning 2

The rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Synonyms

  • Emf
  • Electromotive Force
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