wattage
/ˈwɑtɪdʒ/
noun
- The amount of electrical power expressed in watts that a device uses or produces.
- Check the wattage of your hair dryer before plugging it into a hotel outlet.
- A microwave oven usually has a wattage between 600 and 1,200 watts.
- Higher wattage light bulbs give off more light but also use more electricity.
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