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
[ Syn: powerfulness , powerfulness ]
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; danger heightened his powers of discrimination
[ Syn: ability ]
(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
[ Syn: office ]
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
[ Syn: force ]
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
physical strength
[ Syn: might , mightiness ]
a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
[ Syn: world power , major power , great power , superpower ]
a very wealthy or powerful businessman; an oil baron
[ Syn: baron , big businessman , business leader , king , magnate , mogul , top executive , tycoon ]
power (n.)
supply the force or power for the functioning of; The gasoline powers the engines'