firepower
Americannoun
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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.
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the capability or potential, as of an organization, for action or achieving results.
Etymology
Origin of firepower
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China calls these ships destroyers, but they are so large and have so much firepower that the U.S. classifies them as guided-missile cruisers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Unhappily, some actors cast in significant roles fail to imbue their performances with sufficient firepower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
And, after a slow start to the campaign and still lacking firepower in attack, the long-suffering Tottenham fans will be left feeling more positive than they have done for a long time.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Of course the band members were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
He’s got lots of firepower, even without the onagers.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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