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adjective extremely energetic, dynamic, and capable: high-powered executives.
of a forceful and driving character: high-powered selling techniques.
capable of a high degree of magnification: a high-powered microscope.
very powerful.
Origin of high-powered First recorded in 1900–05
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British Dictionary definitions for high-powered adjective (of an optical instrument or lens) having a high magnification a high-powered telescope
dynamic and energetic; highly capable
possessing great strength, power, etc a high-powered engine
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