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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- impressional adjective
- impressionally adverb
- impressionless adjective
- preimpression noun
- ˈDzԲ adjective
- ˈDzԲly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of impression1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
"It's opened the eyes of the international audience, bringing lots of foreigners who might have had a negative – or even no – impression of Serbia," he says.
Kavita Puri, chair of judges for the non-fiction prize, said it had "left a deep and long-lasting impression" on the panel.
"Making that journey together helped me a lot. We'd share good and bad moments," says Gyokeres, who has since gone on to make a big impression - on and off the pitch.
Before his last court hearing in the United States, García-Banegas said he got the impression that something was going to happen that day.
But of course that assumes that Jackman is looking to pass the baton, which was not at all the impression you got from his spirited and athletic 90-minute show at the Bowl.
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