power
//ˈpaʊər//
Noun
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.
She has the power to change people's minds.
The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.
She has the power to change company policy.
Political or social authority or control, especially that exercised by a government.
The government has the power to make laws.
Physical strength and force exerted by something or someone.
He pushed the heavy door open with all his power.
Energy that is produced by mechanical, electrical, or other means and used to operate a device.
The machine runs on solar power.
The rate of doing work, measured in watts or horsepower.
The engine produces 150 horsepower of power.
The product obtained when a number is multiplied by itself a certain number of times.
Two to the power of three equals eight.
Verb
To supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy.
The engine powers the entire machine.
To move or travel with great speed or force.
The motorcycle powered down the highway.