220

European electrical standard

Two-twenty is a numerical designation with varied applications.

In electrical systems, 220 volts is a common household power standard in many countries, or the higher-voltage circuit for large appliances in American homes: The dryer needs a 220 outlet.

Area code 220 serves central Ohio.

In slang, 220 sometimes references the Penal Code section for assault with a deadly weapon.

voltage

electricity

Energy from charged particles

  • outletPoint of release
  • voltElectromotive force unit
  • powerEnergy transfer rate

current · socket · appliance · wiring · circuit · standard · plug · adapter · electrical · mains

racing

sprint

Brief maximum-speed effort

  • trackPath or monitored route
  • dashQuick burst or pinch
  • yardsOutdoor home spaces

meters · hurdles · speed · athletics · intermediate · race · runner · time · heat · lane

slang

area

Extent of surface

  • codeSymbolic communication system
  • AtlantaGeorgia's capital city
  • GeorgiaName shared by country and state

phone · region · calling · prefix · telephone · dial · number · local · city · zone

Opposites
electrical voltage standard

220110

Common household voltage

120 · low voltage

numerical value

2200

Numeral for nothing

zero

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G