Powering: meaning, definitions and examples

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powering

[ ˈpaʊərɪŋ ]

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technology

Supplying energy to a device or machine.

Synonyms

activating, energizing, fueling

Examples of usage

The solar panels are powering the entire house.
The wind turbines are powering the electricity grid.

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technology

The process of providing energy to something in order to make it work.

Synonyms

activation, energization, fueling

Examples of usage

The powering of the spacecraft was crucial for the mission.
The powering of the engine is essential for the car to run.

Translations

Translations of the word "powering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alimentando

🇮🇳 शक्ति प्रदान करना

🇩🇪 antreiben

🇮🇩 menggerakkan

🇺🇦 живлення

🇵🇱 zasilanie

🇯🇵 電力供給

🇫🇷 alimenter

🇪🇸 alimentando

🇹🇷 güç sağlama

🇰🇷 전력 공급

🇸🇦 تزويد بالطاقة

🇨🇿 napájení

🇸🇰 napájanie

🇨🇳 供电

🇸🇮 napajanje

🇮🇸 aflveita

🇰🇿 қуаттандыру

🇬🇪 ენერგიით მომარაგება

🇦🇿 gücləndirmə

🇲🇽 alimentando

Word origin

The word 'powering' originates from the Middle English word 'poueren', meaning 'to be able'. It has evolved over time to encompass the concept of supplying energy to operate machinery or devices. The use of 'powering' in the context of technology and energy has become increasingly common in modern language.