# watt

Pronunciation: say "WOT" US /wɑt/, UK /wɒt/

## Noun

1. In the International System of Units, the unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred per second; written with the symbol W.
   - Simple: A unit for measuring power, which is how fast energy is used or made.
   - _The space heater draws 1,500 watts on its highest setting._
   - _The small amplifier delivers just one watt per channel, enough for casual listening._

## Origin

The word comes from the name of the Scottish engineer James Watt.

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