What is power?


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We often speak of power and "power" is often mentioned in teaching materials etc. What do you think power is?

 

Some dictionary type definitions of power:

 

pow·er
ˈpou(ə)r/
noun
 
  1. 1.
    the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.
    "the power of speech"
    synonyms: abilitycapacitycapabilitypotentialfacultycompetence
    "the power of speech"
       
  2. 2.
    the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.
    "the idea that men should have power over women"
     
  3. verb
 
  1. 1.
    supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy.
    "the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-liter engine"
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  2. 2.
    move or travel with great speed or force.
    "they powered past the dock toward the mouth of the creek"
     
     
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We often speak of power and "power" is often mentioned in teaching materials etc. What do you think power is?

 

Some dictionary type definitions of power:

 

pow·er
ˈpou(ə)r/
noun
 
  1. 1.
    the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.
    "the power of speech"
    synonyms: abilitycapacitycapabilitypotentialfacultycompetence
    "the power of speech"
       
  2. 2.
    the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.
    "the idea that men should have power over women"
     
  3. verb
 
  1. 1.
    supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy.
    "the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-liter engine"
    •  
       
  2. 2.
    move or travel with great speed or force.
    "they powered past the dock toward the mouth of the creek"
     
     

 

the ability to cause, the ability to affect a change.

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