wattagemeasure
nounUK /ˈwɒtɪdʒˌmɛʒə/
US /ˈwɑːtɪdʒˌmɛʒər/
A wattage measure is a way to check how much electric power something uses.
The electrician used a wattage measure to see how much power the old heater needed.
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2. A tool or device that shows the number of watts being used.
Plug the lamp into the wattage measure to see its power use.
3. The act of finding out how many watts an appliance needs.
A quick wattage measure showed the fridge was using more power than expected.
4. A number that tells the power level of a device, written in watts.
Check the wattage measure on the label before buying a new bulb.