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
Example Sentences
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The transaction gave the company more firepower to pursue fifth-generation wireless technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Danny Murphy: It's hard to look past France with the firepower they have, when you think about extra time in hot weather against tired legs.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
And “Youngstown” is always a highlight in any Bruce Springsteen show because Nils Lofgren gets to take the solo with his own particular brand of firepower.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
UCF struggled to find answers to match UCLA’s offensive firepower.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
He’s got lots of firepower, even without the onagers.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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