impressions

[im-presh-uhn]

im·pres·sion

[im-presh-uhn]
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.
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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.
one of a number of printings made at different times from the same set of type, without alteration (distinguished from edition).
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.
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Origin:
1325–75; Middle English impressio(u)n < Latin impressiōn- (stem of impressiō), equivalent to impress(us) (see impress1) + -iōn- -ion

im·pres·sion·al, adjective
im·pres·sion·al·ly, adverb
im·pres·sion·less, adjective
pre·im·pres·sion, noun


2. impact, imprint. 4. feeling.

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