power
power
paʊər
pawēr
British pronunciation
/ˈpaʊə/

Definition & Meaning of "power"in English

Power
01

the ability to control or have an effect on things or people

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The king 's power over his kingdom was absolute.
She used her power to help others in need.
02

the ability to do or achieve something

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The president holds the power to veto legislation passed by Congress.
Renewable energy sources have the power to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
03

the ability to exert force or perform physically demanding tasks

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The athlete 's power was evident as he lifted the heavy weights.
Her power and endurance helped her win the marathon.
04

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

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The factory relies on solar power to run its production lines.
Engineers are developing new ways to generate power from renewable sources.
4.1

electrical energy used to light, heat, and run devices

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The blackout left the entire neighborhood without power for hours.
The power surge damaged several appliances in the house.
05

(physics) the measure of the rate at which work is done, and is typically measured in watts, which are equivalent to joules per second

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Scientists measured the power generated by the wind turbine.
The light bulb consumes 60 watts of power.
06

(mathematics) the exponent in an expression, indicating how many times a base is multiplied by itself

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In the expression 3 ^ 4, the power is 4.
To find the power of 2 in 2 ^ 5, we see the power is 5.
07

a person or entity that holds significant influence or authority over others

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The tech startup has quickly become a power in the software industry.
The mayor is a power in local politics, shaping many key decisions.
08

a nation with significant influence and authority on a global scale

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The United States is considered a major power in international politics.
China has emerged as a power with a strong global presence.
to power
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to supply with the needed energy to make something work

to power definition and meaning
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Solar panels are used to power many homes in the neighborhood, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The battery in my laptop can power it for up to 10 hours on a single charge.
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