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Power

noun
/ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/
Word Frequency: 279.5

Definitions

1.nounAbility to do or undergo something.
2.noun(social) Ability to coerce, influence or control.
3.noun(physical) Effectiveness.
4.nounA large amount or number.
5.nounAny of the elementary forms or parts of machines: three primary (the lever, inclined plane, and pulley) and three secondary (the wheel-and-axle, wedge, and screw).
"the mechanical powers"
6.nounA measure of the effectiveness that a force producing a physical effect has over time. If linear, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the displacement of or in an object) ÷ time. If rotational, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the angle of displacement) ÷ time.
7.nounA product of equal factors (and generalizations of this notion): x^n, read as "x to the power of n" or the like, is called a power and denotes the product x \times x \times \cdots \times x, where x appears n times in the product; x is called the base and n the exponent.
8.nounCardinality.
9.nounThe probability that a statistical test will reject the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true.
10.noun(in plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.
11.verbTo provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).
"This CD player is powered by batteries."
12.verbTo hit or kick something forcefully.
13.verbTo enable or provide the impetus for.
14.adjectiveImpressive.

Synonyms

mightpowerfulnessforcepotencyabilitymightinesssuperpowerexponenttycoonmagnateworld powergreat power

Antonyms

impotenceweakness

Rhymes With

glowerdourempowerscourbowersourtowerdevour
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