amperage

noun

am·per·age ˈam-p(ə-)rij

-ˌpir-ij

plural amperages

: the strength of a current of electricity expressed in amperes

: level of excitement or energy

The famed animator … ups the amperage by kicking the visuals into the unpredictable world of the teenage subconscious.—

Entertainment Weekly

If his prospects appeared to be dim, his intellectual life took on a new amperage. He seized his London days with manic energy.—

John Lahr

Examples of amperage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So if speed is a major consideration, opt for a higher amperage. —

Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023 The maintainer function detects and counteracts the loss with a small amount of amperage to top up the battery without overcharging. —

Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023 Charging is usually done with higher amperage and is meant to charge the battery quickly and to full health. —

Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023 Amps & Charging Time In addition to voltage, each charger has a specific amperage rating, or a few selectable amp settings. —

Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2023 Generally, a higher amperage will charge a battery faster. —

Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2023 Level 2 is 240 volts (like an electric dryer) and, depending on the amperage of the circuit, can range between 5.8 and 19.2 kW. Level 3, DC fast-charging, typically operates at 400 or 800 volts, and the rates can be as high as 350 kW. Are there tax breaks for EV owners who buy a home charger? —

Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 25 July 2023 The Whynter’s amperage and BTU capacity position it firmly in the heavy-duty cooling category (and the heavy category; this portable air conditioner weighs 80 pounds). —

Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023 Yes, the Craftsman’s motor is a bit smaller than the Skil in terms of its amperage, but the cutting performance between the two tools is negligible. —

Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023 See More

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