unit of power
nounUK /ˈjuːnɪt əv ˈpaʊə/
US /ˈjuːnɪt əv ˈpaʊər/
A unit of power is a way to measure how fast energy is used.
The watt is a common unit of power for light bulbs.
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2. A standard amount used to compare how quickly work is done.
Engineers use a unit of power to compare different machines.
3. A named quantity such as the watt that describes energy per second.
The kilowatt is a larger unit of power than the watt.
4. A measurement label for the rate at which electricity is delivered.
The label on the charger shows the unit of power it needs.