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voltage

/ˈvɒltɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does voltage mean?

noun

The potential difference in electric potential energy between two points in a circuit, measured in volts. A measure of the energy required to move a unit of electric charge from one point to another.

Example

"The voltage of the electrical outlet was too high for the device to function properly."

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