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AMPS

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //ˈæmps// amps

n. the units used to measure how much electricity is flowing through a wire or a device.

n. the plural form of the base unit of electric current in the International System of Units. Often used in technical or household contexts to describe the capacity of a fuse or the power draw of an appliance.


SIMPLE

This microwave uses about ten amps of power.

CONTEXTUAL

The electrician checked the circuit breaker to see if it could handle the extra amps required by the new air conditioner.

COMPLEX

Calculating the total load in amps is essential for preventing electrical fires, as drawing too much current through thin wiring causes significant heat buildup.

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Usage

Takes plural verb agreement; often abbreviated from 'amperes' in both speech and technical writing.

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