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microcosm
/ˈmaɪ krə ˌkɑ zəm /
/ˈmaɪ krə ˌkɑ zəm /
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power
/ˈpaʊ ər/
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possession of controlling influence
power meaning(s)
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- (n) possession of controlling influence
- (n) (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
- (n) possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
- (n) (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
- (n) one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
- (n) a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
- (n) physical strength
- (n) a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
- (n) a very wealthy or powerful businessman
- (v) supply the force or power for the functioning of
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- Until recently, the power of the social networking sites was hugely underestimated.
- In some countries the power of the mafia exceeds that of the government and the former's writ prevails.
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power brake
a brake on an automobile that magnifies a small force applied to the brake…
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power breakfast
a meeting of influential people to conduct business while eating breakfast
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power broker
a person who is important by virtue of the people or votes they control
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power cable
cable used to distribute electricity
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power company
a public utility that provides electricity
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power cord
a cord to conduct power to an electrical appliance
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power couple
a couple both of whom have high-powered careers or are politically influential
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power dive
a dive of an airplane that is accelerated both by gravity and by the power…
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power drill
a power tool for drilling holes into hard materials
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power failure
equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails
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power grid
a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout…
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power hammer
a power tool for drilling rocks
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power hunger
a drive to acquire power
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power law
(psychophysics) the concept that the magnitude of a subjective sensation increases…
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power line
cable used to distribute electricity
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power loading
the ratio of the weight of an airplane to its engine power
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power loom
a loom operated mechanically
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power meter
a meter for measuring the amount of electric power used
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power module
module that provides power to operate other modules
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power mower
a lawn mower powered by a gasoline motor
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power of appointment
authority given (in a will or deed) by a donor to a donee to…
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power of attorney
a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent
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power outage
equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails