power

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The ability to do or undergo something.
2. (countable, uncountable) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
3. (countable) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
4. (countable, uncountable) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
5. (countable, in-plural, metonymically, uncountable) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
6. (countable, metonymically, uncountable) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
7. (archaic, countable, metonymically, uncountable) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
8. (countable, physical, uncountable) Strength, energy.
9. (attributive, countable, physical, uncountable) Strength, energy.
10. (countable, physical, uncountable) Strength, energy.
11. (countable, physical, specifically, uncountable) Strength, energy.
12. (countable, physical, uncountable) Strength, energy.
13. (countable, physical, uncountable) Strength, energy.
14. (colloquial, countable, uncountable) A large amount or number.
15. (countable, uncountable) Any of the elementary forms or parts of machines: three primary (the lever, inclined plane, and pulley) and three secondary (the wheel-and-axle, wedge, and screw).
16. (countable, uncountable) A tractor.
17. (countable, uncountable) A measure of the effectiveness that a force producing a physical effect has over time. If linear, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the displacement of or in an object) ÷ time. If rotational, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the angle of displacement) ÷ time.
18. (countable, uncountable) A product of equal factors (and generalizations of this notion): xⁿ, read as "x to the power of n" or the like, is called a power and denotes the product x×x×⋯×x, where x appears n times in the product; x is called the base and n the exponent.
19. (countable, uncountable) Cardinality.
20. (countable, uncountable) The probability that a statistical test will reject the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true.
21. (countable, in-plural, uncountable) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.
22. (countable, uncountable) A bonus point awarded for answering correctly before a certain part of the tossup is read.

Verb

1. (transitive) To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).
2. (transitive) To hit or kick something forcefully.
3. To enable or provide the impetus for.
4. (intransitive) To move or advance with great force or speed.

Adj

Impressive.

Intj

Used as a cheer to express support

Sinonieme

strength

force

authority

might

energy

ability

influence

control

capacity

vigour

capability

dominion

jurisdiction

rule

vigor

potency

kingdom

skill

right

mightiness

faculty

intensity

sway

sovereignty

supremacy

puissance

robustness

stamina

prowess

domination

momentum

output

vim

superpower

degree

mastery

world power

index

reign

great power

powerfulness

impetus

command

motive power

electric power

office

🏢

king

👑

charge

efficiency

major power

Vertalings

puissance

pouvoir

poder

Macht

force

potenza

potere

Kraft

potencia

macht

fuerza

forza

Stärke

força

δύναμη

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈpaʊ̯ə̯/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: power

Verwante met Frans: pouvoir

In summary

From Middle English power, poer, from Old French poeir, from Vulgar Latin potēre, from Latin posse, whence English potent. Compare French pouvoir. Displaced the native Old English anweald.

Sinne

I hold the power of life and death for every person I take with me .

With age her control and power increased .

Here in the south , it is exploited in a power station .

The purpose is to conserve the power of the striking train .

The more power is exercised the higher and stronger the character becomes .

Applications include power generation for combined cycle or peak power .