impression

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The definition of impression is the way you feel about something, the way that something looks or seems or impression can describe the impact you have on others.
1. An example of impression is when you meet someone and like them.
2. An example of impression is when someone acts angry.
3. An example of impression is when you meet someone and try to make them like you.
Impression is defined as to leave an imprint on something or to influence something or someone.
1. An example of impression is the mark you make when you press your finger into clay.
2. An example of impression is when someone who meets you continues to talk on and on about you.

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impression

the act of impressing
a result or effect of impressing; specif.,
1. a mark, imprint, etc. made by physical pressure
2. an effect produced, as on the mind or senses, by some force or influence
3. the effect produced by any effort or activity: hard cleaning made little impression on the stain
a notion, feeling, or recollection, esp. a vague one
a first or single coat of paint or color
an imitation or mimicking intended as a caricature or amusing impersonation
Dentistry
1. the imprint of the teeth and surrounding tissues in wax, plaster, etc., used as a mold in making dentures
2. the mold used to make an inlay
Printing
1. the pressing or pressure of type or plates as on paper; printing
2. a printed copy
3. all the copies printed in a single operation from a set of unaltered type or plates

Origin of impression

Middle English impressioun from Old French impression from Classical Latin impressio

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impression

noun

An effect, feeling, or image retained as a consequence of experience: Seeing the glacier made a big impression on us.
A vague notion, remembrance, or belief: I have the impression that we have met once before.
A mark produced on a surface by pressure.
The act or process of impressing: The impression of the company's name in the products is done by machine.
Printing
a. All the copies of a publication printed at one time from the same set of type.
b. A single copy of such a printing.
A humorous imitation of the voice and mannerisms of a famous person.
An initial or single coat of color or paint.
Dentistry An imprint of the teeth and surrounding tissues, formed with a plastic material that hardens into a mold for use in making dentures, inlays, or plastic models.

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impression

impression impress ¹imprint print stamp

These nouns denote a visible mark made on a surface by pressure: an impression of a notary's seal on wax; the impress of bare feet in the sand; a medal with the imprint of a bald eagle; the print of automobile tires in the tar; a gold ingot with the refiner's stamp.

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Noun

(plural impressions)

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.
His head made an impression on the pillow.
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
What is your impression of Beatles' music?
A vague recalling of an event, a belief.
I have the impression that he's already left for Paris.
An impersonation, an imitation of the mannerisms of another individual.
An outward appearance.
(advertising) An online advertising performance metric representing an instance where an ad. is shown once.

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permission

Origin

From Old French impression, from Latin impressio.

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impression - Computer Definition

An advertisement on a Web page. If ads on the Web are not based on a click-through rate (CTR), they are typically sold on a cost per thousand (CPM) basis. One impression is one banner ad displayed on one page. Also called a "view" or "ad view." See banner ad, interstitial ad, pay-per-click and click-through rate.

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impression - Medical Definition

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Dentistry An imprint of the teeth and surrounding tissues, formed with a plastic material that hardens into a mold for use in making dentures, inlays, or plastic models.

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