amperage

noun

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am·per·age | \ ˈam-p(ə-)rij

, -ˌpir-ij \

plural amperages

Definition of amperage

1 : the strength of a current of electricity expressed in amperes

2 : 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 To calculate watts, multiply voltage (usually 120 volts) by the amps (amperage) required to run the appliance (usually found on a tag attached to the appliance). — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Portable Generators to Keep Your Home Running," 9 Dec. 2020 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. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Circular Saws for Today’s Building Boom," 7 Dec. 2020 The main reason for this is an amperage limit: My inverter can handle only 23 amps of draw. — Christopher Null, Wired, "Going Solar: My Year-Long Quest to Get Off the Grid," 12 Nov. 2020 Its voltage controller also transfers a consistent stream of energy to your device, and a digital ammeter provides information about amperage for charging speed. — Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, "The 6 Best Solar Chargers for Your Wildest Adventures," 2 July 2020 The first is the voltage, and the second is amperage, or amp-hours. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Three Things to Consider Before Buying a Cordless Chainsaw," 8 Apr. 2020 If the fuse is burned out, replace it with a new one of the same amperage. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Hang Christmas Lights," 24 Oct. 2019 The actual amperage is determined by the load (i.e., the iPad or iPhone). — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, "Can You Use the Same Power Adapter for iPhone and iPad?," 27 Feb. 2018 But the amperage rating is only a measure of the charger’s maximum capability. — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, "Can You Use the Same Power Adapter for iPhone and iPad?," 27 Feb. 2018

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