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power (EN)
nom, verb

nom “power”

singular power, plural powers o invariable
  1. capacitat de fer ús de força física
    She demonstrated her power by lifting the heavy weights with ease.
  2. potència
    In physics, power is defined as the derivative of work with respect to time.
  3. electricitat
    When the storm hit, our house lost power and we had to use candles for light.
  4. capacitat d'ampliació
    To see these tiny cells clearly, we'll have to use a microscope with greater power.
  5. autoritat
    The government's new policy increases its power by restricting public protests and gatherings.
  6. entitat amb influència significativa (per distingir de "autoritat")
    As a global power, the United States plays a significant role in international politics and economics.
  7. potència (en matemàtiques)
    In math, when we say 2 to the 3rd power, we mean 2 multiplied by itself 3 times, which equals 8.
  8. potència (en estadística, amb l'explicació que es refereix a la probabilitat de rebutjar correctament una hipòtesi falsa)
    To ensure our experiment's effectiveness, we aimed to increase its statistical power, thus reducing the chance of overlooking a true effect.

verb “power”

infinitiu power; ell powers; passat powered; part. pass. powered; ger. powering
  1. alimentar
    The entire building is powered by solar panels.
  2. impulsar
    The new community garden project was powered by the enthusiasm and hard work of local volunteers.
  3. colpejar amb gran força
    She powered the volleyball over the net with a fierce spike, leaving the opposing team scrambling.