Voltage Meaning
/ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.
Sentence Examples
Signs that say "high voltage" are often yellow.
For this test, I bought a voltage tester.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The high ____ over the power lines is measured in volts and can be lethal.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please make sure that the ____ of the device is compatible with the local power supply before you plug it in today.
Word Origin & History
From volt + -age, ultimately derived from the name of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the modern battery.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The system voltage is 630 volts d.c. and the supply to the trains is by top-contact third rail with running rail return."
— 1956 October, “Recent Changes on the Tyneside Electrified Lines”, in Railway Magazine, page 659:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The high ____ over the power lines is measured in volts and can be lethal.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please make sure that the ____ of the device is compatible with the local power supply before you plug it in today.