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Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Having great power or energy; dynamic.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective Possessing great physical or political power
  • adjective Vigorous and energetic
  • adjective of an optical instrument Capable of a large magnification

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective vigorously energetic or forceful
  • adjective (used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification

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Examples

  • The group decries the name "assault weapon" and refers to high-powered guns as "modern sporting rifles."

    chron.com Chronicle 2011

  • The group decries the name "assault weapon" and refers to high-powered guns as "modern sporting rifles."

    chron.com Chronicle 2011

  • Last year, RIM bought the developer of the QNX operating system, and has in recent months said a successful migration to QNX from its current BlackBerry OS is crucial for delivering the high-powered apps, video and gaming that the consumer-sensitive smartphone market now demands.

    RIM Unveils Next-Generation BlackBerry BBX Operating System Will Connors 2011

  • The union hired high-powered attorney David Boies on Monday to help with the case.

    NBA Talks Collapse, Head to Court Kevin Clark 2011

  • BMW's new coupe brings extraordinary refinement—albeit a certain lack of excitement—to the self-transportation of high-powered executives, says Dan Neil.

    BMW 640i: For the All-Business Person Dan Neil 2011

  • The 16-game win streak that ended in the C-USA tournament was thanks in large part to a UTEP defense that seemed to often get overshadowed by hits high-powered offense.

    Conference USA 2010

  • To test whether a drug molecule or antibody is bound to the cell membrane, scientists use high-powered microscopes.

    Artificial Cell Membranes Could Speed Up Drug Discovery Emily Veach 2011

  • The intensity of Lysacek's "high-powered and aggressive" short program to Stravinsky's Firebird makes it even more challenging, former Olympic champion Scott Hamilton says.

    Lysacek pumps up artistry with new costumes, music, verve 2010

  • The stylized "SS" is common among Marine sniper teams, and often painted on high-powered rifles, where it is meant to stand for "Scout Sniper."

    Top Marine Apologizes for Photo of Snipers With 'SS' Symbol Julian E. Barnes 2012

  • In an efficient performance devoid of the big passing plays the Saints 'high-powered offense relied on during the regular season, Brees displayed his usual dart-throwing accuracy, refusing to force the ball downfield.

    Brees confirms his elite status with Super Bowl MVP effort 2010

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