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HIGH-POWERED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Vigorously energetic or forceful
Example:
a high-voltage theatrical entrepreneur
Synonyms:
high-energy; high-octane; high-power; high-powered; high-voltage
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dynamic; dynamical (characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification
Example:
a high-powered microscope
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powered ((often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind)