firepower
n.the amount of power or strength someone has to get things done. It can describe actual weapons or the talent and resources of a team.
n.the capacity for delivering military force, specifically the volume of fire a unit can produce. In a figurative sense, refers to the collective resources, intellectual strength, or influence available to an organization.
“The team has enough firepower to win the championship.”
“The law firm hired three more senior partners to increase its legal firepower for the upcoming trial.”
“Despite their superior numbers, the infantry lacked the necessary firepower to breach the fortified walls without heavy artillery support.”
Often used metaphorically in business or sports to describe talent or financial resources.
“Lloyd-Smith will be one to keep an eye on, the England youngster adding more firepower to the team.”
“No dreadful signings or appointments have been made, and with Tom Cannon and Patrick Bamford they possess firepower.”
From fire + power.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.