the brain power vs brain power

Both 'the brain power' and 'brain power' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The brain power' is used when referring to a specific or particular brain power, while 'brain power' is used in a more general sense. The presence or absence of the definite article 'the' changes the meaning and emphasis of the phrase.

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the brain power

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific or particular brain power.

Use 'the brain power' when you want to emphasize a particular brain power or when referring to a specific instance of brain power.

Examples:

I was amazed by the brain power of the young prodigy.
The brain power required for this task is immense.

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Amazing. None of the brain power, but all of the attitude.
That don't have the brain power of me with a hangover and this guy when he's sleeping.
Can we just acknowledge the brain power in this room right now?
With the secret of the brain power of those two earthlings, I can crush the resistance.
How utterly astonishing, then, that every country in the world and every Member State of the European Union wastes half of its most valuable resource, that is, the brain power of its citizens.
The collective brain power of you and me. That's what happened.
Which is why I suggest you use all the collective brain power in this room to figure it out.
The brain's a power to itself.
No, I really don't know what they have planned, but judging from the creative brain power around here, we'll probably end up seeing My Fair Lady.
No, I really don't know what they have planned, but judging from the creative brain power around here, we'll probably end up seeing My Fair Lady.
Researcher Kwabena Boahen is looking for ways to mimic the brain's supercomputing powers in silicon - because the messy, redundant processes inside our heads actually make for a small, light, superfast computer.
You don't want the benefit of my brain power?
If we fall short with the combined brain power of all the Allies and a floating line of credit from the United States government, isn't there a chance that Werner Heisenberg - will fall short, too?
Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich looks at one of the secrets of the brain's incredible power: its ability to actively re-wire itself. He's researching ways to harness the brain's plasticity to enhance our skills and recover lost function.
This is analogous to having a power failure in an area of the brain, a regional power failure.
And your brain power equals my cash flow.
The numeric sequence that their brain power can provide.
All this brain power over here is starting to smell like burning batteries.
It could vastly increase your brain power.
It just takes persistence and a little brain power.

Alternatives:

the power of the brain
the cognitive abilities
the mental capacity
the intelligence

brain power

This phrase is correct when referring to brain power in a general sense.

Use 'brain power' when discussing the overall capacity or ability of the brain without specifying a particular instance.