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ən noun
1.
a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.
2.
the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind; sensation.
3.
the effect produced by an agency or influence.
4.
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.
5.
a mark, indentation, figure, etc., produced by pressure.
6.
an image in the mind caused by something external to it.
7.
the act of impressing; state of being impressed.
8.
Dentistry. a mold taken, in plastic materials or plaster of Paris, of teeth and the surrounding tissues.
9.
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.
10.
Chiefly Printing.
a.
the process or result of printing from type, plates, etc.
b.
a printed copy from type, a plate, an engraved block, etc.
c.
d.
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.
11.
Metalworking. a portion of a die having in reverse the intended form of an object to be forged.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English impressio(u)n < Latin impressiōn- (stem of impressiō), equivalent to impress(us) (see impress1) + -iōn- -ion
1325–75; Middle English impressio(u)n < Latin impressiōn- (stem of impressiō), equivalent to impress(us) (see impress1) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
im·pres·sion·al, adjective
im·pres·sion·al·ly, adverb
im·pres·sion·less, adjective
pre·im·pres·sion, noun
Synonyms
2. impact, imprint. 4. feeling.
2. impact, imprint. 4. feeling.
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| —n | |
| 1. | an effect produced in the mind by a stimulus; sensation: he gave the impression of wanting to help |
| 2. | an imprint or mark produced by pressing: he left the impression of his finger in the mud |
| 3. | a vague idea, consciousness, or belief: I had the impression we had met before |
| 4. | a strong, favourable, or remarkable effect: he made an impression on the managers |
| 5. | the act of impressing or the state of being impressed |
| 6. | printing |
| a. the act, process, or result of printing from type, plates, etc | |
| b. Compare edition one of a number of printings of a publication printed from the same setting of type with no or few alterations | |
| c. the total number of copies of a publication printed at one time | |
| 7. | dentistry an imprint of the teeth and gums, esp in wax or plaster, for use in preparing crowns, inlays, or dentures |
| 8. | an imitation or impersonation: he did a funny impression of the politician |
| im'pressional | |
| —adj | |
| im'pressionally | |
| —adv | |
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Medical Dictionary
impression im·pres·sion (ĭm-prěsh'ən)
n.
An effect, a feeling, or an image retained as a consequence of experience.
A mark or indentation made by the pressure of one organ on the surface of another.
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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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
Their wealth and prosperity, as compared with conditions in the home country, made a deep impression upon him.
Once thought to have been a tetrapod footprint, this trace is now thought to be the impression of a starfish.
Some are made out of ignorance, some carefully constructed to give a misleading impression.
But seriously, your first impression of a country is often made in an airport.
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