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voltage Meaning & Definition

/ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ/

What Does Voltage Mean?

Voltage is used as a noun meaning The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

Voltage at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ/
Synonymsemf, electromotive force and potential difference
Pluralvoltages

Voltage Definition (Noun)

  1. The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

    The voltage between the wires is too low to produce a spark.

Synonyms of Voltage

Voltage synonyms and antonyms →

Voltage in a Sentence

The voltage between the wires is too low to produce a spark.

Be careful when opening high-voltage equipment.

Word Forms & Grammar

voltage (countable and uncountable, plural voltages)

Origin of Voltage

From volt +‎ -age, ultimately derived from the name of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the modern battery.

Voltage: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is voltage?

Voltage is a noun.

What is another word for voltage?

Words with a similar meaning to voltage include emf, electromotive force and potential difference. See the full list of voltage synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of voltage?

The plural of voltage is voltages.

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