ALL meanings of powers
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P p - noun powers the possession of control or command over others; authority; ascendancy: power over men's minds. 1
- noun powers political ascendancy or control in the government of a country, state, etc.: They attained power by overthrowing the legal government. 1
- noun powers legal ability, capacity, or authority: the power of attorney. 1
- noun powers delegated authority; authority granted to a person or persons in a particular office or capacity: the powers of the president. 1
- noun powers a document or written statement conferring legal authority. 1
- noun powers a person or thing that possesses or exercises authority or influence. 1
- noun powers a state or nation having international authority or influence: The great powers held an international conference. 1
- noun powers a military or naval force: The Spanish Armada was a mighty power. 1
- noun powers Often, powers. a deity; divinity: the heavenly powers. 1
- noun powers powers, Theology. an order of angels. Compare angel (def 1). 1
- noun powers Dialect. a large number or amount: There's a power of good eatin' at the church social. 1
- noun powers Physics. work done or energy transferred per unit of time. Symbol: P. the time rate of doing work. 1
- noun powers mechanical energy as distinguished from hand labor: a loom driven by power. 1
- noun powers a particular form of mechanical or physical energy: hydroelectric power. 1
- noun powers energy, force, or momentum: The door slammed shut, seemingly under its own power. 1
- noun powers Mathematics. the product obtained by multiplying a quantity by itself one or more times: The third power of 2 is 8. (of a number x) a number whose logarithm is a times the logarithm of x (and is called the a th power of x). Symbolically, y = xa is a number that satisfies the equation log y = a log x. the exponent of an expression, as a in xa. cardinal number (def 2). 1
- noun powers Optics. the magnifying capacity of a microscope, telescope, etc., expressed as the ratio of the diameter of the image to the diameter of the object. Compare magnification (def 2). the reciprocal of the focal length of a lens. 1
- verb with object powers to supply with electricity or other means of power: Atomic energy powers the new submarines. 1
- verb with object powers to give power to; make powerful: An outstanding quarterback powered the team in its upset victory. 1
- verb with object powers to inspire; spur; sustain: A strong faith in divine goodness powers his life. 1
- verb with object powers (of a fuel, engine, or any source able to do work) to supply force to operate (a machine): An electric motor powers this drill. 1
- verb with object powers to drive or push by applying power: She powered the car expertly up the winding mountain road. 1
- adjective powers operated or driven by a motor or electricity: a power mower; power tools. 1
- adjective powers power-assisted: His new car has power brakes and power windows. 1
- adjective powers conducting electricity: a power cable. 1
- adjective powers Informal. expressing or exerting power; involving or characteristic of those having authority or influence, as in power lunch; power couple; power suit. 1
- idioms powers the powers that be, those in supreme command; the authorities: The decision is in the hands of the powers that be. 1
- noun powers ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. 1
- noun powers political or national strength: the balance of power in Europe. 1
- noun powers great or marked ability to do or act; strength; might; force. 1