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   Pow·er

   /ˈpou(ə)r/

   

   noun

   • 1. the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality: "the power of speech" Similar abilitycapacitycapabilitypotentialpotentialityfacultypropertycompetencecompetencyOpposite inabilityincapacity
   • 2. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events: "she had me under her power"
   • ▪ 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
   • ▪ a right or authority that is given or delegated to a person or body: "police do not have the power to stop and search" Similar authorityrightauthorizationwarrantlicenseprerogativefacultyinformal: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 strengthpowerfulnessmightforceforcefulnessmightinessweightvigorenergyintensitypotencybrawnbrawninessmuscleinformal:punchwellyliterary:thewforcefulnesspowerfulnesspotencystrengthforceeloquenceeffectivenesscogencypersuasivenessimpressivenessauthoritativenessinformal:punchOpposite weaknessimpotence
   • ▪ capacity or performance of an engine or other device: "he applied full power" 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.: "the power went off"
   • ▪ driven by electrical energy: "a power drill"
   • 5. the time-rate of doing work, measured in watts or less frequently horsepower.
   • 6. the number of times a certain number is to be multiplied by itself: "2 to the power of 4 equals 16"

   verb

   • 1. supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy: "the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-liter engine"
   • ▪ switch a device on or off: "the officer powered up the fighter's radar"
   • 2. move or travel with great speed or force: "they powered past the dock toward the mouth of the creek"
   • ▪ 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. byjus.com › physics › powerWhat is Power? - Definition, Formula, Unit, Examples & FAQs

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   What is Power? We can define power as the rate of doing work, it is the work done in unit time. The SI unit of power is Watt (W) which is joules per second (J/s). Sometimes the power of motor vehicles and other machines is given in terms of Horsepower (hp), which is approximately equal to 745.7 watts.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpower noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOWER | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   power noun (ABILITY) a natural ability: to lose the power of speech. do everything in your power to do sth. to do everything that you are able and allowed to do: I've done everything in my power to help him. the powers that be.

5. study.com › academy › lessonPower in Physics | Definition, Units & Formula - Lesson ...

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   Nov 21, 2023 · The power definition in physics is how much work is done over time; work measures how much force is moved a certain distance. Units of power include horsepower (Hp), Watts (W), or...

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › power_n1power, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun power mean? There are 40 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun power , seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. www.gsb.stanford.edu › insights › power-what-it-means-have-itPower: What It Means to Have It — and How to Reclaim It

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   Apr 28, 2020 · Inspired by the popular Stanford GSB course of the same name, Gruenfeld’s new book, Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe, dismantles our misconceptions about the word, shows us how it’s about connection as well as control, and outlines what it means to use power well.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusPOWER - 57 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   power. noun. These are words and phrases related to power. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of power. The doctors restored her power of speech. Synonyms. faculty. capability. capacity. competence. aptitude. talent. skill. genius. attribute. qualification. gift. endowment. property. quality. Antonyms.

9. www.khanacademy.org › in-in-class11-power › aWhat is power? (article) | Power | Khan Academy

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   What is power? Much like energy, the word power is something we hear a lot. In everyday life it has a wide range of meanings. In physics however, it has a very specific meaning. It is a measure of the rate at which work is done (or similarly, at which energy is transferred).

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › power_2power verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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    Definition of power verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.thoughtco.com › power-2699001Defining Power in Physics - ThoughtCo

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    Jul 15, 2019 · Power is measured in energy (joules) divided by time. The SI unit of power is the watt (W) or joule per second (J/s). Power is a scalar quantity, it has no direction.