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
John LahrExamples of amperage in a Sentence
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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
So if speed is a major consideration, opt for a higher amperage.
—Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
The maintainer function detects and counteracts the loss with a small amount of amperage to top up the battery without overcharging.
—Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
Charging is usually done with higher amperage and is meant to charge the battery quickly and to full health.
—Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
Amps & Charging Time In addition to voltage, each charger has a specific amperage rating, or a few selectable amp settings.
—Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2023
Generally, a higher amperage will charge a battery faster.
—Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2023
Level 2 is 240 volts (like an electric dryer) and, depending on the amperage of the circuit, can range between 5.8 and 19.2 kW. Level 3, DC fast-charging, typically operates at 400 or 800 volts, and the rates can be as high as 350 kW.
Are there tax breaks for EV owners who buy a home charger?
—Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 25 July 2023
The Whynter’s amperage and BTU capacity position it firmly in the heavy-duty cooling category (and the heavy category; this portable air conditioner weighs 80 pounds).
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023
IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2021
So if speed is a major consideration, opt for a higher amperage.
—Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
The maintainer function detects and counteracts the loss with a small amount of amperage to top up the battery without overcharging.
—Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
Charging is usually done with higher amperage and is meant to charge the battery quickly and to full health.
—Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
Amps & Charging Time In addition to voltage, each charger has a specific amperage rating, or a few selectable amp settings.
—Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2023
Generally, a higher amperage will charge a battery faster.
—Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2023
Level 2 is 240 volts (like an electric dryer) and, depending on the amperage of the circuit, can range between 5.8 and 19.2 kW. Level 3, DC fast-charging, typically operates at 400 or 800 volts, and the rates can be as high as 350 kW.
Are there tax breaks for EV owners who buy a home charger?
—Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 25 July 2023
The Whynter’s amperage and BTU capacity position it firmly in the heavy-duty cooling category (and the heavy category; this portable air conditioner weighs 80 pounds).
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023
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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
Medical Definition
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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