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   surge

   /səːdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide: "flooding caused by tidal surges" Similar gushrushoutpouringstreamflowsweeptechnical:effluxswellswellingheavingbillowingrollingrollbulgingeddyingswirlingtide
   • 2. a sudden large increase, typically a temporary one: "the firm predicted a 20% surge in sales" Similar sudden increaserisegrowthupswingupsurgeescalationjumpleapboost
   • ▪ a sudden marked increase in voltage or current in an electric circuit.
   • 3. a powerful rush of an emotion or feeling: "Sophie felt a surge of anger" Similar rushblaststormtorrentblazeoutbursteruption
   • 4. a major deployment of military forces to reinforce those already in a particular area.

   verb

   • 1. (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward: "the journalists surged forward" Similar gushrushstreamflowburstpourcascadespilloverflowbrim overwellsweepspoutspurtjetspewdischargerollwhirlseetheswarmcrowdriseswellheavebillowrolleddyswirl
   • ▪ (of an electric voltage or current) increase suddenly.
   • 2. increase suddenly and powerfully: "shares surged to a record high" Similar increase suddenlyrisegrowescalatejumpleapboost
   • 3. (of an emotion or feeling) affect someone powerfully and suddenly: "indignation surged up within her"
   • 4. (of a rope, chain, or windlass) slip back with a jerk.

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘fountain, stream’): the noun (in early use) from Old French sourgeon; the verb partly from the Old French stem sourge-, based on Latin surgere ‘to rise’. Early senses of the verb included ‘rise and fall on the waves’ and ‘swell with great force’.

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2. www.anker.com › blogs › chargersWhat Is a Power Surge and How to Protect Your Electronics?

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   Apr 11, 2024 · In technical terms, a power surge, also known as a voltage spike, is a sudden and significant increase in voltage that surpasses the established flow of electricity in your home or office's electrical circuits. The standard voltage for homes and offices in the United States is typically 120 volts.

3. kb.iu.edu › d › aeopWhat are blackouts, brownouts, spikes, surges, and sags?

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   Sep 22, 2023 · A spike (also referred to as a transient) is a very short over-voltage condition (billionths to millionths of a second), which is rarely harmful to most electronic devices. A surge, on the other hand, can be quite harmful to electronic devices.

4. www.angi.com › articles › what-electrical-power-surgeWhat Is A Power Surge? Common Causes and Prevention - Angi

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   Jul 3, 2024 · A power surge is a short and sudden increase in voltage. A power outage is a full loss of power for an extended period. A power surge can “fry” electronics rendering them unusable. Most power surges are caused by issues inside the home. A surge protector can safeguard electronics from potential damage.

5. dictionaryblog.cambridge.org › 2023/11/06 › new-words-6-november-2023What is the September Surge? About Words - Cambridge Dictionary...

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   Nov 6, 2023 · a feeling of stress and exhaustion experienced by someone who has been working too hard for a long period but continues to be good at their job and appears to be enjoying it. Feeling overworked but not yet burned out?

6. study.com › academy › lessonVoltage Spike & Power Surge | Definition, Causes & Examples

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   Nov 21, 2023 · A power surge is a sudden increase in the voltage an electronic device receives that lasts for 3 nanoseconds or longer. Voltage Spike & Power Surge Definitions....

7. www.healthline.com › health › adrenaline-rushAdrenaline Rush: Symptoms, Causes, at Night, and Anxiety - ...

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Watching television before bedtime, using your cellphone or computer, or listening to loud music may contribute to a surge of adrenaline at night.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 322490Adrenaline rush: Symptoms, causes, and meaning - Medical News...

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Takeaway. An adrenaline rush is one of the body’s vital defense mechanisms. This occurs when the body releases the hormone adrenaline, or epinephrine, into the bloodstream. The...

9. www.ft.com › content › 3501800d-c1b1-410b-98d6-5c066c612f29To surge or not to surge, the algorithm is the question -...

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   Mar 10, 2024 · Surge pricing is something that anyone who takes a ride share on a regular basis has become used to. Try calling an Uber or Lyft on a rainy day during the dinner hour or around the...

10. www.electricianmentor.com › what-joule-rating-for-the-surge-protectorWhat Joule Rating Is Ideal for a Surge Protector?

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    Mar 13, 2024 · Surge protectors can mitigate the damage caused by an electrical spike. However, your surge protector won’t be very helpful if it doesn’t have the proper clamping voltage or joule rating. For this reason, it’s crucial to learn how surge protectors function.

11. www.rand.org › pubs › commentaryThe Problem of Surge Capacity | RAND

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    Jul 10, 2023 · The vulnerability of supply chains to routine disruptions has been widely discussed and documented, but meeting such challenges can be even more difficult during unexpected surges in demand caused by wars, public health crises, or other emergencies.