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

As for practical use, the voltages are far too low to be useful now, but future experiments could attempt to increase the voltages. —Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025

These innovations allow renewables to play an active role in maintaining frequency and voltage, especially when paired with other flexible assets. —Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

This higher peak operating voltage increases the power output from the front drive unit. —Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 24 June 2025

Accounts of being shocked are consistent with stray voltage or current through the grounding system or with an open or floating neutral connection, according to the agency. —Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 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