[im-presh-uh
n] 
| 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, esp. a famous person, as by an entertainer: The comedian did a hilarious impression of the president. |
| 10. | Chiefly Printing.
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| 11. | Metalworking. a portion of a die having in reverse the intended form of an object to be forged. |
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.