: the absolute meter-kilogram-second unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
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Inspired by the differential between watts consumed by LLMs and the human or animal brain, the new group will also explore ways to look more closely at the similarities between biological brains and artificial neural networks.
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Most space heaters use 1,500 watts, the highest amount approved for consistent usage on 15-amp circuits.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
Even before the day began, the car was already generating 300 watts of solar energy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Razer had to shave off an extra 15 watts of total graphics power (TGP) to get it this tiny, meaning this laptop isn't the best showcase for the 5090's maximum performance.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Most space heaters use 1,500 watts, the highest amount approved for consistent usage on 15-amp circuits.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
Even before the day began, the car was already generating 300 watts of solar energy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Razer had to shave off an extra 15 watts of total graphics power (TGP) to get it this tiny, meaning this laptop isn't the best showcase for the 5090's maximum performance.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Watt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watt. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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watt
noun
: a unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second
Etymology
named for James Watt 1736–1819 Scottish engineer
Medical Definition
watt
noun
: the absolute mks unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
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