noun
- the strength of an electric current measured in amperes
Usage: electrical
Examples
- The circuit breaker tripped because the amperage was too high.
- Check the amperage rating before connecting the device.
- The motor requires 15 amperes of amperage to operate properly.
- Low amperage can cause the equipment to malfunction.
- The electrician measured the amperage with a multimeter.
- Higher amperage flows through thicker wires.