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brainpower

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noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /brˈeɪnpaʊə/

US

  • /ˈbreɪnˌpaʊər/

Description

Brainpower isn't about the size of your brain, but how effectively it works! It's the mental energy you use to solve problems, learn new things, and come up with creative ideas. Think of a powerful engine—that's brainpower at work. A team tackling a complex engineering project needs serious brainpower, just as a chess master relies on their brainpower to anticipate every move. Sometimes, even remembering where you put your keys requires a little burst of brainpower! It's the essential fuel for innovation and understanding.

Examples

  1. 1

    Demanding work

    This job takes more brainpower than people expect.

  2. 2

    Problem solving

    We need all our brainpower to solve this problem before noon.

  3. 3

    Business efficiency

    She used her brainpower to find a cheaper way to run the business.

  4. 4

    Team hiring

    The company is hiring engineers to add more brainpower to the team.

  5. 5

    Product design

    The app looks simple, but a lot of brainpower went into designing it.

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Main spelling

  • brainpowernoun