high-powered

UK: /ˌhaɪˈpsʊə^rd/ US: /ˈhaɪˈpaʊɚd/ ,(hī′pou′ərd)

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high-pow•ered  (hī′pou′ərd), adj. 

1. extremely energetic, dynamic, and capable:
   high-powered executives.
2. of a forceful and driving character:
   high-powered selling techniques.
3. capable of a high degree of magnification:
   a high-powered microscope.
4. very powerful.

• 1900–05

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high-powered adjective

1. (of an optical instrument or lens) having a high magnification
2. dynamic and energetic; highly capable