Pronunciation

/vɒlt/

Definitions

• Noun: voltage (also spelled as volt) 1. A unit of electric potential difference or electromotive force, equal to the energy per unit charge; symbol: V. 2. The amount of electrical pressure or tension in a circuit. 3. A measure of the strength of an electric field.

• Verb: To measure or specify voltage; apply voltage to.

Phrases

• “Apply a high voltage” means to set a high electrical potential.
• “The voltage dropped” signifies a decrease in electrical pressure.
• “A steady voltage source” refers to a stable power supply.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The battery provides a constant voltage of 12 volts.”
• Verb: “The engineer carefully calibrated the voltage regulator to maintain stability.”
• In context: “The surge protector protects against voltage fluctuations.”

Synonyms

• Electric potential
• Electromotive force
• Tension
• Potential difference
• Electrical pressure

Antonyms

• Ground (zero voltage)
• Low voltage
• Open circuit (no voltage flow)