adj
Meaning 1
Possessing great physical or political power.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Standard Lemma guide
high-powered
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adj
Meaning 2
Vigorous and energetic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Meaning 3
Of an instrument, capable of great magnification.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, optics, physical-sciences, physics
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adj
Meaning 4
Of a weapon, of a caliber or power that exceeds the typical threshold.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry
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adjective satellite
Meaning 5
vigorously energetic or forceful
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a high-octane sales manager
- a high-octane marketing plan
- high-powered executives
- a high-voltage theatrical entrepreneur
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: high-octane, high-power, high-voltage, high-energy
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 6
(used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a high-powered microscope
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History
Etymology
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