strength :
Definitions
- n the property of being physically or mentally strong
fatigue sapped his strength - n capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
we faced an army of great strength - n physical energy or intensity
it was destroyed by the strength of the gale - n an asset of special worth or utility
- n the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
the strength of his argument settled the matter - n the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
they measured the station's signal strength - n capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
the strength of the drinks - n the condition of financial success
the strength of the company's stock in recent weeks - n permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
News & Articles
- New hires could bring Rockford police to full strength
ROCKFORD — The Rockford Police Department will approach full strength for the first time since 2008 if it goes through with plans to hire at least seven more new officers from among 27 candidates left from the latest hiring cycle.
June 15, 2013 - Rockford Register Star - Strength Team
Andy Gavin, Strength Team member, breaks a stack of bricks. Staff photo by Cecil Anderson
June 15, 2013 - Texarkana Gazette - JFCs Rings of Strength event raises $40K
Jewelers for Children held its inaugural Rings of Strength tour on May 30 during the Las Vegas jewelry shows and, through the work of participants, was able to raise more than $40,000.
June 14, 2013 - National Jeweler