: the absolute meter-kilogram-second unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
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Pogacar, 26, has set all sorts of records in terms of watt/kilo efforts — yet his best times up several climbs, such as the Hautacam, still lag behind those set in the zenith of the blood-doping era.
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The best blender should have sharp stainless-steel blades and a strong motor of at least 1,000 watts, according to our pros.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
It’s also got a particularly rich, powerful Yamaha sound system with 12 speakers and 1600 watts of output and two separate amps driving the subwoofer and the balance of the system.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
This is a bump up from the previous Shimano Steps offering and is reported to peak at 750 watts, produce 100 Nm (73.7 lb.ft) of torque and offer up to 400% pedal-assist.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The best blender should have sharp stainless-steel blades and a strong motor of at least 1,000 watts, according to our pros.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
It’s also got a particularly rich, powerful Yamaha sound system with 12 speakers and 1600 watts of output and two separate amps driving the subwoofer and the balance of the system.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
This is a bump up from the previous Shimano Steps offering and is reported to peak at 750 watts, produce 100 Nm (73.7 lb.ft) of torque and offer up to 400% pedal-assist.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
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watt
noun
: a unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second
Etymology
named for James Watt 1736–1819 Scottish engineer
Medical Definition
watt
noun
: the absolute mks unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
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