1
: amount of power expressed in watts
2
: dynamic or mental energy or appeal
the celebrity's high wattage
Examples of wattage in a Sentence
Use a bulb with low wattage.
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Wattage The wattage of the unit should top the list of considerations when buying a generator.
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Choose fixtures that accommodate bulbs with the correct wattage and store the originals.
7. REMOVABLE WALLPAPER
Removable wallpaper adds pattern and texture to walls without causing permanent damage.
—Ronita Choudhuri-Wade Of Nerdwallet, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Choose fixtures that accommodate bulbs with the correct wattage and store the originals.
7. REMOVABLE WALLPAPER
Removable wallpaper adds pattern and texture to walls without causing permanent damage.
—Ronita Choudhuri-Wade Of Nerdwallet, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Wattage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattage. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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wattage
noun
watt·age
ˈwät-ij 
: amount of power expressed in watts
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