voltage

noun

volt·​age ˈvōl-tij 

1

: electric potential or potential difference expressed in volts

2

: intensity of feeling

Examples of voltage in a Sentence

We measured the change in voltage across the circuit.

Recent Examples on the Web

The touch panel on the front gives you monitoring access to voltage, frequency and runtime. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025

This way, the zwitterionic polymer could bind water tightly enough to prevent it from splitting at higher voltages while still releasing lithium ions when needed. —ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025

While most fast-charging technologies supply a higher voltage, SuperVOOC uses higher amperage and employs two tricks: a dual-cell battery in the phone and offloaded charging circuitry in the charger. —Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 Apr. 2025

This can only power an LED light for now, and the researchers have noted that the next step will be to find a way to increase the voltage of the battery, which is currently 0.9 volts. —James Peckham, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing voltage

• high-voltage
• voltage divider

Rhymes for voltage

• overvoltage

Kids Definition

voltage

noun

volt·​age ˈvōl-tij 

: potential difference measured in volts

Medical Definition

voltage

noun

volt·​age ˈvōl-tij 

: electrical potential or potential difference expressed in volts