brainpower
Americannoun
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intellectual capacity; mental ability.
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people with superior mental abilities.
an emergency medical conference of all available brainpower.
noun
Etymology
Origin of brainpower
Example Sentences
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Many have questioned Brook's brainpower during his England career and at times this winter he has made it hard not to wonder.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
The theme of season 2 is “Strong vs. Smart,” pitting 100 athletically inclined contestants against 100 contestants who run on brainpower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
All that brainpower would have been for naught, however, save for the beneficence of Uncle Sam.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025
The changes under Bhargava, said LaMarche, “will be a huge infusion of money, brainpower, and strategic thinking.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024
Humans, on the other hand, need a lot of brainpower to safely choose an omnivore’s diet.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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