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power
/ˈpaʊər/
ability to influence or control
The government has the power to enact new laws.
The government can create new laws because it has authority.
general
The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.
She used her power as CEO to implement major changes.
As the CEO, she had the authority to make significant changes.
Power can be political, social, or personal.
technical
The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in watts.
The solar panel generates 200 watts of power.
The solar panel produces 200 watts of energy output.
In physics, power is a measure of energy per unit time.
political
A country or organization's ability to exert influence or control over others.
The superpower maintained its dominance through military strength.
The powerful nation kept its leading position using its military.
Superpowers are nations with significant global influence.
Business
Business
The ability to perform work or achieve goals, often in a business or organizational context.
The company leveraged its market power to negotiate better deals.
The company used its strong position to get better agreements.
Market power refers to a company's influence in its industry.
Collocations
power of attorneylegal document giving someone authority to act on your behalfpower struggleconflict over control or influencepower dynamicsrelationships of influence and control
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'power' changes based on context—political, technical, or personal.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Using 'power' too often can make your writing sound forceful or aggressive.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'pouere', from Old French 'poeir', from Latin 'potēre' (to be able).
Usage Notes
Power can be physical, political, or metaphorical. In technology, it often refers to energy or electrical capacity.
Word Breakdown
power
ability to influence or control
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