: the absolute meter-kilogram-second unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
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This premium option includes a 9 channel DSP amplifier with 590 watts of power and, Vehicle Noise Compensation (VNC).
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Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Aptera The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid also offered a solar roof option with about 200 watts of power, adding roughly 2 miles of range per day.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
During a run, the Watch 2R tracks several advanced metrics including average power (in watts), ground contact time, stride length, and vertical amplitude along with your average and max heart rate, cadence, calories, distance, duration, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 Max), pace, and steps.
—PCMAG, 12 Oct. 2024
Both your backseat and the bed both have AC outlets capable of delivering up to 2,400 watts.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Aptera The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid also offered a solar roof option with about 200 watts of power, adding roughly 2 miles of range per day.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
During a run, the Watch 2R tracks several advanced metrics including average power (in watts), ground contact time, stride length, and vertical amplitude along with your average and max heart rate, cadence, calories, distance, duration, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 Max), pace, and steps.
—PCMAG, 12 Oct. 2024
Both your backseat and the bed both have AC outlets capable of delivering up to 2,400 watts.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Watt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watt. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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watt
noun
: a unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second
Etymology
named for James Watt 1736–1819 Scottish engineer
Medical Definition
watt
noun
: the absolute mks unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
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