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power (EN)
Selfstandige naamwoord, werkwoord

Selfstandige naamwoord “power”

enkelvoud power, meervoud powers of ontelbaar
  1. die vermoë om fisiese krag of sterkte uit te oefen
    She demonstrated her power by lifting the heavy weights with ease.
  2. krag (in die konteks van fisika, die maatstaf van energie-oordrag spoed)
    In physics, power is defined as the derivative of work with respect to time.
  3. elektrisiteit
    When the storm hit, our house lost power and we had to use candles for light.
  4. vergrotingsvermoë
    To see these tiny cells clearly, we'll have to use a microscope with greater power.
  5. die gesag of vermoë om te beheer of te beveel
    The government's new policy increases its power by restricting public protests and gatherings.
  6. 'n entiteit met beduidende invloed of krag
    As a global power, the United States plays a significant role in international politics and economics.
  7. mag (in die konteks van wiskunde, die resultaat van 'n getal wat 'n sekere aantal kere met homself vermenigvuldig word)
    In math, when we say 2 to the 3rd power, we mean 2 multiplied by itself 3 times, which equals 8.
  8. krag (in die konteks van statistiek, die kans om 'n valse hipotese korrek te verwerp)
    To ensure our experiment's effectiveness, we aimed to increase its statistical power, thus reducing the chance of overlooking a true effect.

werkwoord “power”

infinitief power; hy powers; verlede tyd powered; verlede deelw. powered; ger. powering
  1. van krag voorsien
    The entire building is powered by solar panels.
  2. aandryf
    The new community garden project was powered by the enthusiasm and hard work of local volunteers.
  3. met groot krag slaan of skop
    She powered the volleyball over the net with a fierce spike, leaving the opposing team scrambling.