powerusage
nounUK /ˈpaʊə ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
US /ˈpaʊər ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
Power usage is how much electricity something uses when it is turned on.
The new fridge has low power usage, so it saves money.
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2. The amount of power a machine or device takes in over time.
The power usage of the heater goes up in winter.
3. The way a person or group uses their strength or influence.
The coach watched the team's power usage during the game.
4. The rate at which a computer or system uses electrical power.
Gaming laptops often have high power usage.