power

Sense 1 noun

possession of controlling influence

the deterrent power of nuclear weapons

Sense 2 verb

supply the force or power for the functioning of

The gasoline powers the engines

Sense 3 noun

(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)

Sense 4 noun

possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

danger heightened his powers of discrimination

Sense 5 noun

(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power

being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage

Sense 6 noun

one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

the mysterious presence of an evil power

Sense 7 noun

a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

Sense 8 noun

physical strength

Sense 9 noun

a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world

Sense 10 noun

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

an oil baron