What does "power consumption" mean?

The amount of power used multiplied by the amount of time, measured either in kilowatt-hours, horsepower-hours, etc.

Power consumption

Q: What is a synonym for "power consumption"?

Common synonyms include: computer power, consommation d'énergie, industrial electricity use, measured energy consumptions, motor energy use, power usage.

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The amount of power used multiplied by the amount of time, measured either in kilowatt-hours, horsepower-hours, etc. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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computer power consommation d'énergie industrial electricity use measured energy consumptions motor energy use power usage

Antonyms

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electricity production related store power safely

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