powers and functions; omnipotent; all-round
Meanings
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powers and functions; authority and responsibilities
formalUsed in administrative, legal, or organizational contexts to describe the scope of authority and duties.
The government's powers and functions include legislation, administration, and judiciary.
In this system, the authority and responsibilities of each department are clearly divided.
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The centralization and decentralization of powers is an important topic in political science.
adjective
omnipotent; almighty; all-powerful
Used to describe deities or beings with unlimited power. Also used in religious contexts.
God is omnipotent.
The Almighty God created the world.
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He thinks he is all-powerful, but actually he is not.
adjective
all-round; versatile; general-purpose
Describes athletes competing in multiple events, or devices with multiple functions. Common in sports and technical contexts.
He is an all-round athlete competing in the decathlon.
This machine is a general-purpose type that can do various jobs.
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She won the all-around championship in the competition.