real power

language: en

definitions

  1. The actual ability to control people, make decisions, or influence events, as opposed to mere appearance or formal title.
    en: The actual ability to control people, make decisions, or influence events, as opposed to mere appearance or formal title.
  2. Great physical force, energy, or the intense capacity of a substance or force to produce an effect.
    en: Great physical force, energy, or the intense capacity of a substance or force to produce an effect.
  3. The underlying or essential influence that drives a process or situation.
    en: The underlying or essential influence that drives a process or situation.

examples

  1. The CEO holds the real power in the company, not the board members.

    The CEO holds the real power in the company, not the board members.

  2. The storm showed its real power when it destroyed the old pier.

    The storm showed its real power when it destroyed the old pier.

  3. Knowledge is the real power that changes the world.

    Knowledge is the real power that changes the world.