What does "real power" mean?

the portion of power that, averaged over a complete cycle of the AC waveform, results in net transfer of energy in one direction.

What is a synonym for "real power"?

Common synonyms include: active power.

Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
the portion of power that, averaged over a complete cycle of the AC waveform, results in net transfer of energy in one direction. wordnet