volt-ampere

[ vohlt-am-peer, -am-peer ]

noun

, Electricity.

1. an electric measurement unit, equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt for direct current systems and a unit of apparent power for alternating current systems. : VA

volt-ampere

/ ˈvəʊltˈæmpɛə /

noun

1. the product of the potential in volts across an electrical circuit and the resultant current in amperes VA

volt-ampere

1. A unit of electric power equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of volt-ampere¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The basis of such a system if provided in a unit which is the product of the two units of current and pressure, and which is termed a volt-ampere or watt.

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