1. the force of an electric current, measured in volts

Examples

• The voltage in household outlets is typically 120 volts in the United States.
• High voltage power lines carry electricity over long distances.
• The battery’s voltage dropped as it ran out of power.
• An electrician measured the voltage before starting repairs.
• The device requires a voltage of 12 volts to operate properly.
• Lightning creates extremely high voltage electrical discharges.
• Solar panels convert sunlight into low voltage electricity.