Definition of Power

Noun: power paw(-u)r

Possession of controlling influence
"the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her";
- powerfulness
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
Possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
"danger heightened his powers of discrimination";
- ability
(of a government or government official) the status of currently holding an official or elected position and having the corresponding authority
"during his first year in power"; "the power of the president";
- office
One possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
"the mysterious presence of an evil power";
- force
A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
- exponent, index
Physical strength
- might, mightiness
A state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
"The country developed into a mighty world power";
- world power, major power, great power, superpower
A very wealthy or powerful businessman
"an oil power";
- baron, big businessman, business leader, king, magnate, mogul, top executive, tycoon
Electricity supply

Verb: power paw(-u)r

Supply the force or power for the functioning of
"The petrol powers the engines"