[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] General volt The unit of electrical potential. Also known as: volts Full Definition & Technical Explanation volt — The unit of electrical potential.This general term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.See also: watt milliwatt. Related Technical Terms milliwatt One-thousandth of a watt. General watt The unit of power. General ← All Glossary Terms How We Score → ← Previous Term Next Term →