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volt.

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

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Meaning & usage

noun/vəʊlt/UK/vɒlt/UK/voʊlt/Canada, General-American/ˈvəʉlt/Australia
  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

  2. A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.

  3. A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products. volt: volt

Where this word comes from

Named after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta. For the surname, see Italian Volta.

noun/vəʊlt/UK/vɒlt/UK/voʊlt/Canada, General-American/ˈvəʉlt/Australia
  1. A circular movement in which the horse goes round in a small circle.

    archaic
  2. A sudden movement to avoid a thrust; a parry.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From French volte.

verb/vəʊlt/UK/vɒlt/UK/voʊlt/Canada, General-American/ˈvəʉlt/Australia
  1. To perform this movement.

    archaic
  2. To perform this movement.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From French volte.

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