amperage
noun
am·per·age ˈam-p(ə-)rij 
-ˌpir-ij
plural amperages
1
: the strength of a current of electricity expressed in amperes
2
: level of excitement or energy
The famed animator … ups the amperage by kicking the visuals into the unpredictable world of the teenage subconscious. 
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment WeeklyIf his prospects appeared to be dim, his intellectual life took on a new amperage. He seized his London days with manic energy. John Lahr
John Lahr
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web How much power an EV can draw from a level 2 supply depends on that car's onboard charger and the amperage of the outlet that the EV supply equipment (EVSE) is connected to. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 July 2022 The standard-range pack still takes 10 hours to charge, even with the uprated amperage of the charger. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 12 May 2022 This is similar to how electric fences work, delivering very short pulses of high-voltage electricity, but with very low amperage. Timothy J. Jorgensen, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 The amperage needed to kill a person is surprisingly small. The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021 The actual amperage is determined by the load (i.e., the iPad or iPhone). Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 16 Dec. 2020 But the amperage rating is only a measure of the charger’s maximum capability. Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 16 Dec. 2020 To calculate watts, multiply voltage (usually 120 volts) by the amps (amperage) required to run the appliance (usually found on a tag attached to the appliance). Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2020 Yes, the Craftsman’s motor is a bit smaller than the Skil in terms of its amperage, but the cutting performance between the two tools is negligible. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2020 See More
Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 July 2022 The standard-range pack still takes 10 hours to charge, even with the uprated amperage of the charger. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 12 May 2022 This is similar to how electric fences work, delivering very short pulses of high-voltage electricity, but with very low amperage. Timothy J. Jorgensen, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 The amperage needed to kill a person is surprisingly small. The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021 The actual amperage is determined by the load (i.e., the iPad or iPhone). Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 16 Dec. 2020 But the amperage rating is only a measure of the charger’s maximum capability. Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 16 Dec. 2020 To calculate watts, multiply voltage (usually 120 volts) by the amps (amperage) required to run the appliance (usually found on a tag attached to the appliance). Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2020 Yes, the Craftsman’s motor is a bit smaller than the Skil in terms of its amperage, but the cutting performance between the two tools is negligible. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
amperage
noun
am·per·age ˈam-p(ə-)rij -ˌpi(ə)r-ij
-ˌpi(ə)r-ij : the strength of a current of electricity expressed in amperes