definition of
power

[1] #1 power n. [powerfulness] possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade". wn

[2] #2 power n. (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second). wn

[3] #3 power n. [ability] possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination". wn

[4] #4 power n. [office] (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president". wn

[5] #5 power n. [force] one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; "the mysterious presence of an evil power"; "may the force be with you"; "the forces of evil". wn