B2nounsciencetechnology
US/ˈvoʊl.tɪdʒ/
UK/ˈvəʊl.tɪdʒ/
the force that pushes an electric current through a wire, measured in volts
In context
The voltage in most homes in Vietnam is 220 volts.
A sudden drop in voltage made the lights flicker.
Check the voltage before you plug the charger into a foreign socket.
Words that go with voltage
adjective + noun
- high voltageHigh voltage cables run above the fields.
- low voltageLow voltage lamps are safer for children.
noun + noun
- voltage dropA voltage drop can damage sensitive equipment.
verb + noun
- increase the voltageThe engineers increased the voltage to test the wire.
- measure the voltageUse a meter to measure the voltage across the battery.
noun + preposition
- voltage ofThe voltage of this battery is only 1.5 volts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The voltage runs through the wire.Correct: The current runs through the wire.