Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective charged in advance

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word precharged.

Examples

  • These are PCP guns -- precharged pneumatic -- and while not anywhere near as powerful as the biggest conventional gunpowder rifles, pretty interesting

    More on Air Rifles Steve Perry 2007

  • Interleaving speeds memory access by enabling subsequent memory banks to be prepared (precharged) for access while the data is being retrieved from the current bank (address).

    AST Research Technical Bulletin #0799 BRAVO AND ADVANTAGE MEMORY ACCESS 1992

  • The theoretical benefits of precharged devices that can juice up other gadgetry on demand are pretty clear.

    PC Advisor News 2010

  • They're just regular rechargeables and not the precharged ones.

    Fatwallet.com Hot Deals 2010

  • The cards are precharged with credit which is then used to pay for journeys on buses and trains.

    Technology Review RSS Feeds 2010

  • The cards are precharged with credit which is then used to pay for journeys on buses and trains.

    Technology Review RSS Feeds 2010

  • Brakes: 15-inch carbon-ceramic front binders are standard on the 458 Italia, abetted by Ferrari's prefill braking system (the millisecond the driver lifts off the throttle, the brake system is hydraulically precharged to improve response).

    chicagotribune.com - 2010

  • The cards are precharged with credit which is then used to pay for journeys on buses and trains.

    Technology Review RSS Feeds 2010

  • Weighing only 6.8 ounces, the Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t come with two precharged AA NiMH batteries.

    LBSzone RSS News Feed 2009

  • Brakes are precharged (pads brought right up to imminent contact with the rotors), or actually applied, to help prevent or mitigate crashes.

    Automotive Headlines 2009

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.