The power consumption
Example: Power consumption measures how much electricity is used
Definition
"The power consumption" refers to the amount of electrical energy used by a device, system, or organization over a certain period. It measures how much electricity is consumed, often expressed in watts or kilowatt-hours, indicating the energy required for operation.
Etymology
The phrase "the power consumption" combines 'power,' derived from the Latin 'potere,' meaning 'to be able,' referring to energy or force, and 'consumption,' from Latin 'consumere,' meaning 'to use up.' Together, they describe the usage of electrical energy. Did you know power originally related to physical strength before being linked to electricity?
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"The power consumption" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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