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full-power

American  
[fool-pou-er] / ˈfʊlˈpaʊ ər /

adjective

  1. (of a radio station) able to broadcast up to 100 miles (166 km) under clear atmospheric conditions.


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Watch as the graphically animated tachometer needle fans through a couple of full-power upshifts.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 18, 2026

Watts to Freedom is a full-power mode unique to the Hummer EV.

From Slate Jun. 22, 2025

“A preliminary review of striking train’s event recorder data revealed that the operator of the striking train placed the master controller in a full-power position prior to the accident,” the report said.

From Seattle Times Sep. 21, 2021

Beyond eating and drinking: The Spot regularly features live music on Saturdays, from stripped-down acoustic groups to full-power funk and rock bands.

From Washington Post Apr. 22, 2019

Mr. Curtain was not broadcasting his messages at full-power yet—otherwise all four of them would hear voices, not just Constance.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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