ˈvōltij, -tēj noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary volt (II) + -age
1. : electric potential or potential difference expressed in volts
2. : intensity of feeling : effectiveness , power
the voltage of his verse is praised — J.L.Sweeney
by slow degrees the author raises the voltage of her story — John Barkham
she was shocked by the voltage of his rapacious tone — Peggy Bennett