watt
Pronunciation: [wɒt]
Word
Context: "science"
(noun) a unit that measures power. It tells us how much energy something uses or produces over time. For example, when you turn on a light, the watt tells you how much electricity that light bulb uses.
Example
A typical light bulb uses about 60 watts.
Example
That appliance is not very efficient; it uses too many watts for what it does.
Example
How many watts does your television use?
Context: "engineering"
(noun) a measurement of electricity that helps engineers understand how devices work. It shows how fast energy is being used or created. More watts mean more energy is being used.
Example
The solar panels generate up to 300 watts on a sunny day.
Example
The old generator can’t produce enough watts to power all the tools at once.
Example
What is the wattage rating for this machine?
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