powers

n possession of controlling influence n (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second) n possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done n (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power n one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority n a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself n physical strength n a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world n a very wealthy or powerful businessman v supply the force or power for the functioning of