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1.
possession of controlling influence
the deterrent power of nuclear weapons
the power of his love saved her
2.
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
3.
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
danger heightened his powers of discrimination
4.
a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
5.
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
during his first year in power
the power of the president
6.
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
the mysterious presence of an evil power
7.
physical strength
8.
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
9.
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
'power' - used as a verb
10.
supply the force or power for the functioning of
The gasoline powers the engines
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derived forms
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1. Power / Plural
powers
2. Power / Past
powered
3. Power / Third Person
powers
4. Power / Present Participle
powering
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