power (n.)

  1. 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 ]

  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

    [ Syn: ability ]

  4. (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 ]

  5. 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 ]

  6. a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

    [ Syn: exponent , index ]

  7. physical strength

    [ Syn: might , mightiness ]

  8. a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world

    [ Syn: world power , major power , great power , superpower ]

  9. a very wealthy or powerful businessman; an oil baron

    [ Syn: baron , big businessman , business leader , king , magnate , mogul , top executive , tycoon ]

    power (v.)

  1. supply the force or power for the functioning of; The gasoline powers the engines'

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