voltage

CEFRB2

/ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The force that pushes an electric current through a circuit.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

Examples

  • For this test, I bought a voltage tester.

  • Signs that say "high voltage" are often yellow.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈvoʊltɪd͡ʒ/

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • The voltage between the wires is too low to produce a spark.

  • Be careful when opening high-voltage equipment.

  • The system voltage is 630 volts d.c. and the supply to the trains is by top-contact third rail with running rail return.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The high blank over the power lines is measured in volts and can be lethal.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From volt + -age, ultimately derived from the name of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the modern battery.