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adaptation
Noun
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An adaptation is a change to fit a different situation or the result of that change, especially when a story goes from book to TV or movie.
The new film adaptation of the classic book Little Women is quite wonderful.
He is also disabled and requires special adaptations to his home.
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Adaptation is the process of changing to fit a different situation.
These products undergo a constant process of change and adaptation.
power
Noun
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energy, force, control. A quality that can make things happen.
His muscles have a lot of power.
The prime minister has power over the country.
Fight the power! (Meaning, "Fight authority!")
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Energy or electricity.
The city had no lights that night because there was no power.
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Power is how fast something uses energy. That is, how much work it does in a certain time.
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A special ability that someone might have.
In comic books many heroes have amazing powers.
often shows witches as having magical powers.
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A person or group of people with authority; that is a people who control things.
The mayor and the sheriff are the major powers in this town.
I like the idea, but the powers that be will not allow it.
power
Verb
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To provide power for or give power to (a mechanical or electronic device).
This CD player is powered by batteries.