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kilovolt

/ˈkɪloʊˌvoʊlt/ /ˈkɪləˌvoʊlt/

Meanings
noun
One thousand ( 103 ) volts. Symbol: kV or KV.

Examples :

"The electrical wiring in the school lab needs to be rated for a kilovolt to handle the high-powered equipment. "
energy physics electronics technical science

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powered verb

/ˈpaʊərd/ /paʊər d/

To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

"This CD player is powered by batteries."

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school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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symbol noun

/ˈsɪmbəl/

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

"$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries."

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handle noun

/ˈhæn.dl/

The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

"The coffee mug's handle is smooth and comfortable to hold. "

Illustration volts

volts noun

/voʊlts/ /vɒlts/

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

"The battery is labeled as 1.5 volts. "

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rated verb

/ˈɹeɪtɪd/

To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.

"She is rated fourth in the country."

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high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

Illustration thousand

thousand numeral

/ˈθaʊzənd/ /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/

A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 103

"Many thousands of people came to the conference."

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equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

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electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

Illustration wiring

wiring verb

/ˈwaɪərɪŋ/ /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/

To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.

"We need to wire that hole in the fence."

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needs adverb

/niːdz/

Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".

"One must needs run when the devil drives."