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high-powered1829, originally of magnification, from high (adj.) + power (v.). By 1840s of engines, 1860s of ordnance, 1900 of automobiles.
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high-powered(adj) vigorously energetic or forceful(adj) (used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification
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