Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Using a mechanical or electrical device to reduce the physical effort required by a human operator: Describes a system, mechanism, or device where a motor or engine provides force to aid a person's manual input, making an action easier to perform.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Modern cars are typically equipped with power-assisted steering, making parking much easier.
  • The surgeon used a power-assisted tool for the precise bone cutting procedure.
  • After his injury, he installed power-assisted brakes on his bicycle.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in technical, automotive, and medical contexts to specify that a device provides force assistance rather than full automation. The user still provides direct input or control, which is then amplified.
  • The exoskeleton features power-assisted joints that support the wearer's movements without taking over completely.

Variants and Related Words

• Power steering (n): A specific, common application of a power-assisted system in vehicles.
• Assistive technology (n): A broader category of devices, which can include power-assisted elements, designed to aid individuals with disabilities.
• Powered (adj): A more general term meaning supplied with or operated by mechanical or electrical energy. ("Powered" can imply full automation, whereas "power-assisted" specifically denotes partial aid to human effort).

Synonyms

• Power-assisted is a specific technical compound. Near-synonyms in context include:
  • Boosted (e.g., boosted brakes)
  • Servo-assisted (a more technical synonym, common in engineering)
  • Aided / Assisted (more general terms)

Related Phrases

• Power-assisted device (n phrase): The general term for any tool or mechanism using this principle.
  • The factory worker uses a power-assisted device to lift heavy components.

Adjective

1. supplementing or replacing manual effort
   • power-assisted steering