Wattage (Noun)
Meaning
The product of voltage and current.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The appliance's wattage was calculated by multiplying the voltage and current ratings specified on the manufacturer's label.
- The engineer carefully checked the wattage of the electrical circuit to ensure it could handle the high power demand of the new equipment.
- The compact fluorescent lamp had a lower wattage than the traditional incandescent bulb but provided the same amount of light.
- The wattage of the solar panel system was optimized to match the battery's capacity and the energy needs of the remote research station.
- To reduce energy consumption, the company replaced all the high wattage light fixtures in their office building with more efficient LED alternatives.