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powered

[ ˈpaʊərd ]

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technology

To supply or provide with mechanical or electrical energy; to operate or work by mechanical or electrical power.

Synonyms

drive, energize, fuel

Examples of usage

The car is powered by a petrol engine.
The factory is powered by solar panels.

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technology

Having great power or force; capable of exerting power or influence.

Synonyms

forceful, potent, strong

Examples of usage

The new engine is very powerful and efficient.
The powered tool makes the job much easier.

Translations

Translations of the word "powered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alimentado

🇮🇳 संचालित

🇩🇪 betrieben

🇮🇩 digerakkan

🇺🇦 живлений

🇵🇱 zasilany

🇯🇵 動力を得た

🇫🇷 alimenté

🇪🇸 alimentado

🇹🇷 güçlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 구동되는

🇸🇦 مزود بالطاقة

🇨🇿 napájený

🇸🇰 napájaný

🇨🇳 供电的

🇸🇮 napajan

🇮🇸 knúinn

🇰🇿 қуатталған

🇬🇪 მოწოდებული

🇦🇿 gücləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 alimentado

Word origin

The word 'powered' is derived from the verb 'power' which originated from the Old French word 'poeir' meaning 'to be able'. The concept of power has been central to human civilization for centuries, with the development of various sources of power such as steam, electricity, and now renewable energy sources. 'Powered' has evolved to represent the ability to generate energy and exert force in various technological applications.