power

noun, often attributive

pow·er | \ ˈpau̇(-ə)r

Definition of power

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a(1) : ability to act or produce an effect

(2) : ability to get extra-base hits

(3) : capacity for being acted upon or undergoing an effect

b : legal or official authority, capacity, or right

2a : possession of control, authority, or influence over others

b : one having such power specifically : a sovereign state

c : a controlling group : establishment —often used in the phrase the powers that be

d archaic : a force of armed men

e chiefly dialectal : a large number or quantity

3a : physical might

b : mental or moral efficacy

c : political control or influence

4 powers plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy

5a : the number of times as indicated by an exponent that a number occurs as a factor in a product 5 to the third power is 125 also : the product itself 8 is a power of 2

b : cardinal number sense 2

6a : a source or means of supplying energy especially : electricity

b : motive power

c : the time rate at which work is done or energy emitted or transferred

7 : magnification sense 2b

8 : scope entry 1 sense 3

9 : the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when a particular alternative hypothesis happens to be true

power

verb

powered; powering; powers

Definition of power (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : to supply with power and especially motive power

2 : to give impetus to

intransitive verb

1 : to move about by means of motive power

2 : to move with great speed or force

power

adjective

Definition of power (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : operated mechanically or electrically rather than manually a car with power locks power tools

2 : of, relating to, or utilizing strength plays a power game also : powerful sense 1 a power critic

3 : of, relating to, or being a meal at which influential people discuss business or politics a power lunch

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Noun

power, authority, jurisdiction, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence. the power to mold public opinion authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits. granted the authority to manage her estate jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits. the bureau having jurisdiction over parks control stresses the power to direct and restrain. you are responsible for the students under your control command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience. the army officer in command sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence. the empire extended its sway over the region dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority. given dominion over all the animals

power, force, energy, strength, might mean the ability to exert effort. power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon. the awesome power of flowing water force implies the actual effective exercise of power. used enough force to push the door open energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work. a worker with boundless energy strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack. use weight training to build your strength might implies great or overwhelming power or strength. the belief that might makes right

Examples of power in a Sentence

Noun

She is from a very wealthy family with a lot of social power. The company abused its power, forcing workers to work overtime without pay. The company was almost destroyed in a power struggle between its two founders. After the emperor died, power passed to his eldest son. the peaceful transfer of power to the newly elected president The president was removed from power in the recent uprising. The new government has taken power. The rebels rose to power several years ago. A small company with only a few products has grown to become a power in the industry. Our state is now the region's leading economic power.

Verb

The running back powered through the defensive line. He powered the ball past the goalie. She powered her way to the finish line.

Adjective

The car comes equipped with power windows.

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Grace Mugabe has been out of the limelight since her husband lost power in November 2017. —

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