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prowess

[ prou-is ]

noun

  1. exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.
  2. exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength:

    his prowess as a public speaker.

  3. a valiant or daring deed.


prowess

/ ˈʊɪ /

noun

  1. outstanding or superior skill or ability
  2. bravery or fearlessness, esp in battle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ǷIJ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prowess1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Old French proesse, proece “goodness, bravery,” equivalent to prou prow 2 + -esse, from Latin -itia -ice
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prowess1

C13: from Old French proesce, from prou good; see proud
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The reality is, it took decades for Taiwan to build up that capacity, and despite the threat of China spending billions to steal Taiwan's prowess in the industry, it continues to thrive.

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“For engineers, we pride ourselves on coding prowess and there are going to be times when the AI can’t solve something for you.”

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When I watch those scenes, I’m mostly pleased with the technical prowess that they cut in seamlessly, and they make it feel as if it was all in the flow.

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With his extraordinary acting prowess, it’s no surprise that Jeff Bridges made “the Dude” as iconic as the greatest rock stars.

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His family’s tiny “farm” is flourishing, although he credits some of that success to his wife’s increased prowess in the garden.

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