Simple Definition of voltage

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voltage

noun

plural voltages
: the force of an electrical current that is measured in volts
We measured the change in voltage across the circuit.
a high-voltage area
high voltages

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“Voltage.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/voltage. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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