ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Low-powered

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Low-powered is an adjective meaning (electricity, electronics, mechanical engineering) Possessing little power or capacity.

Meaning

(electricity, electronics, mechanical engineering) Possessing little power or capacity.

More Meanings

  1. (optics) Of an instrument, capable of minimal magnification.

Example Sentences

To me it seems that extensive investment in relatively low-powered units may have the same ultimate result of motive power shortage as that which afflicts the London Midland Region today, and which has compelled the re-engining of some of the earlier multiple-unit diesel train sets.

Word Forms

Antonyms for low-powered

Common opposites include high-powered.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include efficient, energy-efficient, low, low level, low end, low tech.

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