watt-hour
noun
Simple meaning
A unit of energy equal to the power of one watt operating for one hour.
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Definition
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noun
A unit of energy equal to the power of one watt operating for one hour
Word at a Glance
- Typical Use
- Rare
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This meaning: A unit of energy equal to the power of one watt operating for one hour
Used this way, watt-hour is a rare word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This sense is about measurement, so it is used where accuracy is the point.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Rare
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Uncommon in everyday speech
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
- Academic writing
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