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power (EN)
substantivo, verbo

substantivo “power”

sing. power, pl. powers ou incontável
  1. capacidade
    She demonstrated her power by lifting the heavy weights with ease.
  2. potência
    In physics, power is defined as the derivative of work with respect to time.
  3. energia elétrica
    When the storm hit, our house lost power and we had to use candles for light.
  4. ampliação
    To see these tiny cells clearly, we'll have to use a microscope with greater power.
  5. autoridade
    The government's new policy increases its power by restricting public protests and gatherings.
  6. entidade com influência significativa
    As a global power, the United States plays a significant role in international politics and economics.
  7. potência (em matemática)
    In math, when we say 2 to the 3rd power, we mean 2 multiplied by itself 3 times, which equals 8.
  8. poder (em estatísticas, a probabilidade de rejeitar corretamente uma hipótese falsa)
    To ensure our experiment's effectiveness, we aimed to increase its statistical power, thus reducing the chance of overlooking a true effect.

verbo “power”

infinitivo power; ele powers; pret. powered; part. powered; ger. powering
  1. alimentar (com energia elétrica)
    The entire building is powered by solar panels.
  2. impulsionar
    The new community garden project was powered by the enthusiasm and hard work of local volunteers.
  3. golpear com muita força
    She powered the volleyball over the net with a fierce spike, leaving the opposing team scrambling.