amperages
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/ˈæmpərɪdʒɪz/
(amperage)
electric current strength
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amperage' originates from the French word 'ampère', named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère, where 'ampère' meant 'unit of electric current'.
Historical Evolution
'ampère' transformed into the English word 'amperage' to denote the measurement of electric current strength.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unit of electric current', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'strength of an electric current measured in amperes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the strength of an electric current measured in amperes.
The amperages of the circuits were checked to ensure safety.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/20 16:06