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brainpower Definition

brain·power (-po̵u′ər)

noun

mental ability; intellectual power
brainpower Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • boost: Now researchers in the US have discovered that good old cup of java may help to boost the brainpower of such people.
  • have: Will your child have enough brainpower for a satisfying adult life?
  • require: The product is so new there is almost no feedback from SMEs â so be aware your new toy may require serious brainpower.
  • involve: There's no point me trying to do anything that involves much brainpower when I'm that tired.

Adjective modifier

  • collective: That's because we depend on the collective brainpower and creativity of everyone who works with us.
  • scientific: The Ministry of Defense's scientific brainpower is even more concentrated in the south of England.
  • potential: Despite the enormous capacity of the human brain, we only utilize on average less than three percent of our potential brainpower.
  • human: According to Moore's law, computer hardware will surpass human brainpower in the first decade of this century.
  • more: Luckily Elisa has loads more brainpower than dizzy Amber!
  • enough: Will your child have enough brainpower for a satisfying adult life?
brainpower Quotes

Very few factors help produce economies of scale. Technology may be one, but not people.When it comes to motivating people and using their brainpower, you hit diseconomies of scale early. At that point, bigger isn't better.

—McDonald, Alonzo L