Meaning of the word wattage in English

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wattage

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈwɒt.ɪdʒ/

Noun

an amount of electrical power expressed in watts

Example:
Check the wattage of the light bulb before buying it.
Higher wattage usually means more power consumption.