Powering: meaning, definitions and examples

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powering

 

[ ˈpaʊərɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: empower, overpower, overpowered, overpowering, powered, powerful, powerfully, powerhouse, powerless, powerlessly, powerlessness, powerplant, powers, superpower.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,751, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.