power-management
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/ˈpaʊ.ər ˌmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
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/ˈpaʊ.ə ˌmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
control or administration of power
Etymology
'power-management' originates from modern English as a compound of 'power' and 'management'. 'power' comes from Old French (e.g. 'poeir'/'pouvoir') ultimately related to Latin roots meaning 'to be able', and 'management' comes from Old French/Italian ('manage', 'maneggiare') from Latin 'manus' meaning 'hand'.
'power' developed in Middle English from Old French words such as 'povoir'/'poeir' and earlier Latin roots; 'management' entered English via Old French/Italian ('maneggiare', 'manage') and later formed the noun 'management' in Modern English; these elements combined in Modern English to form the compound 'power-management'.
Initially, 'power' meant ability/force and 'manage' originally referred to handling with the hand; over time 'management' came to mean administration or control, and the compound now commonly denotes control/optimization of power (electrical or organizational).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
techniques, policies, or systems for controlling and optimizing electrical power usage in devices or systems (often in computing or electronics).
The phone's power-management features extend battery life by reducing background activity.
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Noun 2
the allocation, control, or administration of authority or influence within an organization or system.
Effective power-management in the organization helped prevent conflicts between departments.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 11:07