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impression
[ im-presh-uhn ]
noun
- a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.
- the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind; sensation.
Synonyms: ,
- the effect produced by an agency or influence.
- a notion, remembrance, belief, etc., often of a vague or indistinct nature:
He had a general impression of lights, voices, and the clinking of silver.
Synonyms:
- a mark, indentation, figure, etc., produced by pressure.
- an image in the mind caused by something external to it.
- the act of impressing; state of being impressed.
- Dentistry. a mold taken, in plastic materials or plaster of Paris, of teeth and the surrounding tissues.
- an imitation of the voice, mannerisms, and other traits of a person, especially a famous person, as by an entertainer:
The comedian did a hilarious impression of the president.
- Chiefly Printing.
- the process or result of printing from type, plates, etc.
- a printed copy from type, a plate, an engraved block, etc.
- one of a number of printings made at different times from the same set of type, without alteration ( edition ).
- the total number of copies of a book, pamphlet, etc., printed at one time from one setting of type or from one set of plates.
- Metalworking. a portion of a die having in reverse the intended form of an object to be forged.
impression
/ ɪˈɛʃə /
noun
- an effect produced in the mind by a stimulus; sensation
he gave the impression of wanting to help
- an imprint or mark produced by pressing
he left the impression of his finger in the mud
- a vague idea, consciousness, or belief
I had the impression we had met before
- a strong, favourable, or remarkable effect
he made an impression on the managers
- the act of impressing or the state of being impressed
- printing
- the act, process, or result of printing from type, plates, etc
- one of a number of printings of a publication printed from the same setting of type with no or few alterations Compare edition
- the total number of copies of a publication printed at one time
- dentistry an imprint of the teeth and gums, esp in wax or plaster, for use in preparing crowns, inlays, or dentures
- an imitation or impersonation
he did a funny impression of the politician
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԲ, adjective
- ˈDzԲly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·sDz· adjective
- ·sDz··ly adverb
- ·sDz· adjective
- i·sDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of impression1
Idioms and Phrases
see make an impression under the impression .Example Sentences
The judge said the defendant "projected a misleading impression of your healthcare professional status through your misuse of uniforms, health service identity cards and related papers".
He left the impression that research into genetic or prenatal causes will get short shrift in grants from the National Institutes of Health, which comes under his jurisdiction.
And to that end, how Ohtani navigated his first weekend of fatherhood had already made an impression on the manager.
Former Manchester City Elite Development Squad coach Brian Barry-Murphy, who joined as assistant coach, also made an impressive first impression, with the players enjoying the variety and clarity he brought to training.
Zelensky added that Vladimir Putin's words were "empty" and he accused the Kremlin of trying to create "a general impression of a ceasefire".
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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