Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
watt
noun
/wɒt/
Definition
A unit of power equal to one joule per second, used to quantify the rate of energy transfer.
Examples
- The light bulb consumes 60 watts of power.
- Solar panels can produce up to 300 watts of energy.
- This generator has a maximum output of 2000 watts.
Meaning
The watt is a measure of electrical power used to define the rate at which energy is consumed or produced. It is commonly used in relation to electrical appliances and equipment.
Synonyms
- joule per second
- power unit
- kilowatt (when referring to 1,000 watts)
