firepower

or fire pow·er

[ fahyuhr-pou-er ]

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noun

the capability of a military force, unit, or weapons system as measured by the amount of gunfire, number of missiles, etc., deliverable to a target.
the capability or potential, as of an organization, for action or achieving results.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of firepower¹

First recorded in 1910–15; fire + power

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Hunter will primarily play as a wide receiver at first, forming an explosive partnership with Brian Thomas Jr that gives quarterback Trevor Lawrence immense firepower.

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The Chargers used the draft to add firepower to an offense that sputtered last season.

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The pick doubled down on offensive firepower after the team took running back Omarion Hampton in the first round with the 22nd pick Thursday.

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They ended a poor run by beating Fulham on Monday but they have looked a little tired of late, and don't have as much firepower as Newcastle or Manchester City.

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But with this latest raft of incoming changes ministers have said they do not have the financial firepower to step in again.

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