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

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The model accounts for temperature-dependent properties like electrolyte viscosity and predicts voltage, ion concentrations, temperature, and power parameters. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025

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Older homes may run on limited 100 amp circuit breakers, and the preferred voltage use for adequate home charging can be a substantial drain. —Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 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