1829, originally of magnification, from high (adj.) + power (v.). By 1840s of engines, 1860s of ordnance, 1900 of automobiles.
a high-powered microscope
high-powered executives
highlighter
highly
high-minded
highness
high-pitched
high-powered
high-pressure
high-rise
high-roller
high-speed
high-strung
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