voltage

A noun referring to the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit, measured in volts, which determines the rate at which energy is drawn from a source.

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1. Electrical potential difference B2 formal scientific

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

   • The voltage between the two terminals is 12 volts.
   • High voltage can be dangerous if not handled properly.
   • The technician measured the voltage across the resistor.

   ruЭлектрическое напряжениеesvoltajefrtension électriquedeElektrische SpannungptTensão elétricazh电压arالجهد الكهربائي

   Synonyms: electromotive forcepotential difference

2. Rate of energy transfer B2 formal scientific

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

   • The voltage of the battery determines how much power it can supply.
   • A higher voltage means more energy is available for the circuit.
   • The device requires a stable voltage to operate correctly.

   ruНапряжениеesvoltajefrtension électriquedeElektrische SpannungptTensão elétricazh电压arالجهد الكهربائي

• voltages plural form
• voltages' possessive plural form
• voltage's possessive singular form