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power

noun [U] (STRENGTH)
 
 
/paʊər/ US  /paʊɚ/

Definition

C1 strength: Our car doesn't have enough power to tow a trailer. Weightlifters have tremendous power in their arms and legs. Scientists are working to harness the power of the atom. The economic power of many Asian countries has grown dramatically in recent years.Power to control
(Definition of power noun (STRENGTH) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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