: 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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One other potential advantage for the Dev Kit over the first wave of laptops: Microsoft says the Dev Kit has a peak TDP of over 80 watts.
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Sean Hollister, The Verge, 21 May 2024
With the help of artificial intelligence, the new scanner only requires a compact 0.05 T magnet and can run off a standard wall power outlet, requiring only 1,800 watts during operation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024
With 1000 watts of power and the ability to blitz smoothies, protein shakes, baby purees, and soups, this blender is a true workhorse in the kitchen.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
If the energy is measured in joules and time in seconds, then the power would be in units of watts.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 4 May 2024
Solar energy cost nearly $10 per watt to generate in 1992, but just 26 cents per watt in 2022.
—Kelly Sims Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
The unit produces 7,000 watts of regular run power and 9,000 watts of surge power, which should be plenty to operate laptops, phones, small electronics, and essential small appliances around your home.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
The science behind the Sacramento Kings’ beam Seven lasers power the purple beam for a combined power of 8,800 watts.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Its 750 watts of power quickly gets the machine up to 21 mph and can also get you 31 miles per charge – according to the manufacturer.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Sean Hollister, The Verge, 21 May 2024
With the help of artificial intelligence, the new scanner only requires a compact 0.05 T magnet and can run off a standard wall power outlet, requiring only 1,800 watts during operation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024
With 1000 watts of power and the ability to blitz smoothies, protein shakes, baby purees, and soups, this blender is a true workhorse in the kitchen.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
If the energy is measured in joules and time in seconds, then the power would be in units of watts.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 4 May 2024
Solar energy cost nearly $10 per watt to generate in 1992, but just 26 cents per watt in 2022.
—Kelly Sims Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
The unit produces 7,000 watts of regular run power and 9,000 watts of surge power, which should be plenty to operate laptops, phones, small electronics, and essential small appliances around your home.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
The science behind the Sacramento Kings’ beam Seven lasers power the purple beam for a combined power of 8,800 watts.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Its 750 watts of power quickly gets the machine up to 21 mph and can also get you 31 miles per charge – according to the manufacturer.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 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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