amperage
noun
am·per·age
ˈam-p(ə-)rij 
-ˌpir-ij
plural amperages
1
: the strength of a current of electricity expressed in amperes
2
: level of excitement or energy
The famed animator … ups the amperage by kicking the visuals into the unpredictable world of the teenage subconscious.—
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment WeeklyIf his prospects appeared to be dim, his intellectual life took on a new amperage. He seized his London days with manic energy.—John Lahr
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Upon speaking to an expert about the vehicle’s emergency lights, detectives found that there was no legitimate reason why they would be equipped with fuses that lacked the proper amperage.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2024
Individual circuit breakers can cost anywhere from $7 to more than $60, depending on amperage and model.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024
These systems typically require very little in the way of amperage to operate.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 17 July 2024
With the power setting fixed, the wheel would spin increasingly fast and the amperage drawn from the battery would steadily increase.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2021
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2024
Individual circuit breakers can cost anywhere from $7 to more than $60, depending on amperage and model.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024
These systems typically require very little in the way of amperage to operate.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 17 July 2024
With the power setting fixed, the wheel would spin increasingly fast and the amperage drawn from the battery would steadily increase.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2021
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“Amperage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amperage. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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amperage
noun
am·per·age
ˈam-p(ə-)rij
-ˌpi(ə)r-ij
: the rate of flow of a current of electricity expressed in amperes
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amperage
noun
am·per·age
ˈam-p(ə-)rij
-ˌpi(ə)r-ij
-ˌpi(ə)r-ij
: the strength of a current of electricity expressed in amperes
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