high-powered
adjective
high-pow·ered
ˈhī-ˈpau̇(-ə)rd 
variants
or less commonly high-power
1
: having great drive, energy, or capacity : dynamic
a high-powered executive
2
: having or conferring great influence
a high-powered job
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The smart toilet likewise features a self-cleaning foam shield and high-power flush that reduces maintenance while ensuring daily sanitation without harsh chemicals.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Compact high-power scaling The new optical device also achieves remarkable size reduction.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Design Large, high-power Porro prism model.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Belts and pulleys are fine for use with auxiliary equipment such as water pumps, alternators, air conditioners and power steering, but are not great for high-power, high-torque automatic transmissions.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Compact high-power scaling The new optical device also achieves remarkable size reduction.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Design Large, high-power Porro prism model.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Belts and pulleys are fine for use with auxiliary equipment such as water pumps, alternators, air conditioners and power steering, but are not great for high-power, high-torque automatic transmissions.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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“High-powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-powered. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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