A measure of the magnification of an optical instrument, such as a microscope or telescope.
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A person, group, or nation having great influence or control over others: the western powers.
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A specific capacity, faculty, or aptitude. Often used in the plural: her powers of concentration.
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Archaic An armed force.
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Chiefly Upper Southern U.S. A large number or amount. See Regional Note at powerful.
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verb-transitive
To supply with power, especially mechanical power.
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verb
To move with great speed or force.
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To give impetus to.
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To move about by means of motive power.
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To supply with power and especially motive power.
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adjective
Informal Of or relating to influential business or professional practices: a pinstriped suit with a power tie; met with high-level executives at a power breakfast.
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Of or relating to political, social, or economic control: a power struggle; a power base.
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Of or relating to the generation or transmission of electricity: power companies; power lines.
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Operated with mechanical or electrical energy in place of bodily exertion: a power tool; power car windows.
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Of, relating to, or being a meal at which influential people discuss business or politics .
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idiom
Powers that be Those who hold effective power in a system or situation: a plan vetoed by the powers that be.
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