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   power

   /ˈpaʊə/

   noun

   • 1. the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way: "the power of speech" Similar abilitycapacitycapabilitypotentialpotentialityfacultypropertycompetencecompetencyOpposite inabilityincapacity
   • 2. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events: "a political process that offers people power over their own lives"
   • ▪ political or social authority or control, especially that exercised by a government: "the party had been in power for eight years" Similar controlauthorityinfluencedominancemasterydominationrulecommandascendancysupremacydominionsovereigntyjurisdictionswayweightleverageholdgraspsayinformal:cloutpullbeefteethdragliterary:puissance
   • ▪ authority that is given or delegated to a person or body: "police do not have the power to stop and search" Similar authorityrightauthorizationwarrantlicenceprerogativefacultyinformal:say-so
   • ▪ the military strength of a state: "the sea power of Venice"
   • ▪ a state or country, especially one viewed in terms of its international influence and military strength: "a great colonial power" Similar statecountrynationworld powersuperpower
   • ▪ a person or organization that is strong or influential within a particular context: "he was a power in the university"
   • ▪ a supernatural being, deity, or force: "the powers of darkness"
   • ▪ (in traditional Christian angelology) the sixth-highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.
   • ▪ denoting something associated with people who hold authority and influence, especially in the context of business or politics: informal "a red power tie"
   • ▪ used in the names of movements aiming to enhance the status of a specified group: "gay power"
   • 3. physical strength and force exerted by something or someone: "the power of the storm" Similar strengthpowerfulnessmightforceforcefulnessmightinessweightvigourenergyintensitypotencybrawnbrawninessmuscleinformal:punchwellyliterary:thewforcefulnesspowerfulnesspotencystrengthforceeloquenceeffectivenesscogencypersuasivenessimpressivenessauthoritativenessinformal:punchOpposite weaknessimpotence
   • ▪ capacity or performance of an engine or other device: "a surge of power from the engine" Similar driving forcehorsepowerhpaccelerationinformal:pokeoomphgrunt
   • ▪ denoting a sports player, team, or style of play that makes use of power rather than finesse: "a power pitcher"
   • ▪ the magnifying capacity of a lens.
   • 4. energy that is produced by mechanical, electrical, or other means and used to operate a device: "generating power from waste" Similar energyelectrical powernuclear powersolar powersteam powerwater powerinformal:juice
   • ▪ electrical energy supplied to an area, building, etc.: "30,000 homes were left without power"
   • ▪ driven by electrical energy: "a power drill"
   • 5. the rate of doing work, measured in watts or less frequently horse power.
   • 6. the product obtained when a number is multiplied by itself a certain number of times: "2 to the power of 4 equals 16"
   • 7. a large number or amount of something: dialect "there's a power of difference between farming now and when I was a lad" Similar a great deal ofa lot ofmuchinformal:lots ofloads ofheaps ofmasses oftons ofdated:a deal of

   verb

   • 1. supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy: "the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-litre engine"
   • ▪ switch a device on or off: "the officer powered up the fighter's radar"
   • 2. move or travel with great speed or force: "he powered round a bend"
   • ▪ direct (something, especially a ball) with great force: "Nicholas powered a header into the net"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French poeir, from an alteration of Latin posse ‘be able’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOWER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POWER definition: 1. ability to control people and events: 2. the amount of political control a person or group has…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › powerPower Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of POWER is ability to act or produce an effect. How to use power in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Power.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › powerPOWER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Power definition: ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. See examples of POWER used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPOWER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   POWER definition: 1. control or influence over people and events: 2. political control in a country: 3. energy…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › powerPower - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority. “the mysterious presence of an evil power ” synonyms: force. see more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOWER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Power is electricity obtained in large quantities from a fuel source that is used to operate machines, lights, and heating.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpower noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of power noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › powerPower - definition of power by The Free Dictionary

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   a. The energy or motive force by which a physical system or machine is operated: turbines turned by steam power; a sailing ship driven by wind power. b. The capacity of a system or machine to operate: a vehicle that runs under its own power. c. Electrical or mechanical energy, especially as used to assist or replace human energy. d.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › powerPower Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    power, authority, jurisdiction, command, and dominion mean the right or ability to govern, rule, or strongly influence people or situations. power is a general word that suggests the ability to control or influence what is done, felt, etc. the power of the throne.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › powerPower Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Power Definition. Ability to do, act, or produce. A specific ability or faculty. The power of hearing. Great ability to do, act, or affect strongly; vigor; force; strength. Effectiveness at moving one's emotions or changing how one thinks. A novel of great power.