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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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   noun. uk / paʊə r/ us / ˈpaʊ.ɚ / power noun (CONTROL) Add to word list. B2 [ U ] ability to control people and events: power over I've no power over him - he does what he wants to. in something's power Once nicotine has you in its power, it's very difficult to stop smoking. She has the power to charm any man she meets. C1 [ U ]

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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   The rate at which work is done, or energy expended, per unit time. Power is usually measured in watts (especially for electrical power) or horsepower (especially for mechanical power).

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

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   1. uncountable noun B2. If someone has power, they have a lot of control over people and activities. She interviewed six women who have reached positions of great power and influence. In a democracy, power must be divided. ...a political power struggle between the Liberals and National Party.

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. 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.

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.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. power has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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

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    POWER meaning: 1 : the ability or right to control people or things often + over; 2 : political control of a country or area

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

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    Power definition: The rate at which work is done, expressed as the amount of work per unit time and commonly measured in units such as the watt and horsepower.