volt-ampere

noun

The unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to the product of root-mean-square (RMS) voltage and RMS current. Symbol VA.

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Meanings

nounvolt-ampere (plural volt-amperes)

plural volt-amperes

  1. The unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to the product of root-mean-square (RMS) voltage and RMS current. Symbol VA.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere

Similar
var
Broader
power unit
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var

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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volt-ampere. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/volt-ampere

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Chicago

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