power

/pˈaʊɝ/

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Noun
possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"
Noun
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
Noun
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination"
Noun
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president"
Noun
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; "the mysterious presence of an evil power"; "may the force be with you"; "the forces of evil"
Noun
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
Noun
physical strength
Noun
a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
Noun
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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