power

/pˈaʊɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

possession of controlling influence
“the deterrent power of nuclear weapons”
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
“danger heightened his powers of discrimination”
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
“being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage”
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
“the mysterious presence of an evil power”
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
physical strength
a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
“they built a car that runs on electricity”
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
“an oil baron”

verb

supply the force or power for the functioning of
“The gasoline powers the engines”

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