impression
n. strong feeling or idea left by an experience; effect; vague memory; stamp, imprint; stamping, impressing | ||||
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Impression Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Impression
(n.)
The pressure of the type on the paper, or the result of such pressure, as regards its appearance; as, a heavy impression; a clear, or a poor, impression; also, a single copy as the result of printing, or the whole edition printed at a given time.
(n.)
The act of impressing, or the state of being impressed; the communication of a stamp, mold, style, or character, by external force or by influence.
(n.)
That which is impressed; stamp; mark; indentation; sensible result of an influence exerted from without.
(n.)
That which impresses, or exercises an effect, action, or agency; appearance; phenomenon.
(n.)
Influence or effect on the senses or the intellect hence, interest, concern.
(n.)
In painting, the first coat of color, as the priming in house painting and the like.
(n.)
Impressiveness; emphasis of delivery.
(n.)
An indistinct notion, remembrance, or belief.
(n.)
A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, or the like.
(n.)
The pressure of the type on the paper, or the result of such pressure, as regards its appearance; as, a heavy impression; a clear, or a poor, impression; also, a single copy as the result of printing, or the whole edition printed at a given time.
(n.)
The act of impressing, or the state of being impressed; the communication of a stamp, mold, style, or character, by external force or by influence.
(n.)
That which is impressed; stamp; mark; indentation; sensible result of an influence exerted from without.
(n.)
That which impresses, or exercises an effect, action, or agency; appearance; phenomenon.
(n.)
Influence or effect on the senses or the intellect hence, interest, concern.
(n.)
In painting, the first coat of color, as the priming in house painting and the like.
(n.)
Impressiveness; emphasis of delivery.
(n.)
An indistinct notion, remembrance, or belief.
(n.)
A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, or the like.
| WordNet 2.0 |
impression
Noun
1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"
(synonym) feeling, belief, notion, opinion
(hypernym) idea, thought
(hyponym) presence
2. an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"
(synonym) effect
(hypernym) appearance, visual aspect
(hyponym) figure
3. a clear and telling mental image; "he described his mental picture of his assailant"; "he had no clear picture of himself or his world"; "the events left a permanent impression in his mind"
(synonym) mental picture, picture
(hypernym) image, mental image
4. a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud"
(synonym) depression, imprint
(hypernym) concave shape, concavity, incurvation, incurvature
(hyponym) dimple
5. a symbol that is the result of printing; "he put his stamp on the envelope"
(synonym) stamp
(hypernym) symbol
(hyponym) imprint, embossment
6. all the copies of a work printed at one time; "they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies"
(synonym) printing
(hypernym) publication
(hyponym) edition
(classification) printing, printing process
7. (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster; "the dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay"
(hypernym) imprint
(classification) dentistry, dental medicine, odontology
8. an impressionistic portrayal of a person; "he did a funny impression of a politician"
(hypernym) portrayal, characterization, enactment, personation
9. the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another; "he watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax"
(hypernym) press, pressure, pressing
(derivation) impress, imprint
Noun
1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"
(synonym) feeling, belief, notion, opinion
(hypernym) idea, thought
(hyponym) presence
2. an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"
(synonym) effect
(hypernym) appearance, visual aspect
(hyponym) figure
3. a clear and telling mental image; "he described his mental picture of his assailant"; "he had no clear picture of himself or his world"; "the events left a permanent impression in his mind"
(synonym) mental picture, picture
(hypernym) image, mental image
4. a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud"
(synonym) depression, imprint
(hypernym) concave shape, concavity, incurvation, incurvature
(hyponym) dimple
5. a symbol that is the result of printing; "he put his stamp on the envelope"
(synonym) stamp
(hypernym) symbol
(hyponym) imprint, embossment
6. all the copies of a work printed at one time; "they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies"
(synonym) printing
(hypernym) publication
(hyponym) edition
(classification) printing, printing process
7. (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster; "the dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay"
(hypernym) imprint
(classification) dentistry, dental medicine, odontology
8. an impressionistic portrayal of a person; "he did a funny impression of a politician"
(hypernym) portrayal, characterization, enactment, personation
9. the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another; "he watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax"
(hypernym) press, pressure, pressing
(derivation) impress, imprint
| Anagram |
impression
permission
permission
| hEnglish - advanced version |
impression
impression
\im*pres"sion\ (?), n. [f. impression, l. impressio.]
1. the act of impressing, or the state of being impressed; the communication of a stamp, mold, style, or character, by external force or by influence.
2. that which is impressed; stamp; mark; indentation; sensible result of an influence exerted from without. the stamp and clear impression of good sense. to shelter us from impressions of weather, we must spin, we must weave, we must build.
3. that which impresses, or exercises an effect, action, or agency; appearance; phenomenon. [obs.] portentous blaze of comets and impressions in the air. a fiery impression falling from out of heaven.
4. influence or effect on the senses or the intellect hence, interest, concern. his words impression left. such terrible impression made the dream. i have a father's dear impression, and wish, before i fall into my grave, that i might see her married.
5. an indistinct notion, remembrance, or belief.
6. impressiveness; emphasis of delivery. which must be read with an impression.
7. (print.) the pressure of the type on the paper, or the result of such pressure, as regards its appearance; as, a heavy impression; a clear, or a poor, impression; also, a single copy as the result of printing, or the whole edition printed at a given time. ten impressions which his books have had.
8. in painting, the first coat of color, as the priming in house painting and the like. [r.]
9. (engraving) a print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, or the like.
similar words(3)
centrifugal impression
centripetal impression
proof impression
impression
\im*pres"sion\ (?), n. [f. impression, l. impressio.]
1. the act of impressing, or the state of being impressed; the communication of a stamp, mold, style, or character, by external force or by influence.
2. that which is impressed; stamp; mark; indentation; sensible result of an influence exerted from without. the stamp and clear impression of good sense. to shelter us from impressions of weather, we must spin, we must weave, we must build.
3. that which impresses, or exercises an effect, action, or agency; appearance; phenomenon. [obs.] portentous blaze of comets and impressions in the air. a fiery impression falling from out of heaven.
4. influence or effect on the senses or the intellect hence, interest, concern. his words impression left. such terrible impression made the dream. i have a father's dear impression, and wish, before i fall into my grave, that i might see her married.
5. an indistinct notion, remembrance, or belief.
6. impressiveness; emphasis of delivery. which must be read with an impression.
7. (print.) the pressure of the type on the paper, or the result of such pressure, as regards its appearance; as, a heavy impression; a clear, or a poor, impression; also, a single copy as the result of printing, or the whole edition printed at a given time. ten impressions which his books have had.
8. in painting, the first coat of color, as the priming in house painting and the like. [r.]
9. (engraving) a print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, or the like.
similar words(3)
centrifugal impression
centripetal impression
proof impression
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Argraff
Argraff = n. an impression; a print, or stamp; an inscription
Argraff = n. an impression; a print, or stamp; an inscription
Argraffiad
Argraffiad = n. an impression
Llafan
Llafan = n. that bears impression
Marc
Marc = n. impression, a mark
Talm
Talm = n. impression; space; while; range; small quantity
Yspwysiad
Yspwysiad = n. impression
Impression Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms |
IMPRESSION
A printed sheet is an "impression" taken from the printing press or plate. Also known as the actual printed design of a stamp.
A printed sheet is an "impression" taken from the printing press or plate. Also known as the actual printed design of a stamp.
| Fine Art Terminology |
Impression
Fine art made by any printing or
stamping process.
Fine art made by any printing or
stamping process.
Impression Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
Impression
Relates to counting the number of times a web page advertising banner is displayed - Normally in a 24-hour period - My Glossary has the Link Exchange Banner & an impression relates to this banner being displayed once.
Relates to counting the number of times a web page advertising banner is displayed - Normally in a 24-hour period - My Glossary has the Link Exchange Banner & an impression relates to this banner being displayed once.
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Impression Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Internet PR glossary |
impression
A unit of Web measurement that indicates when a user views a Web page or online advertisement. See also CPM; contrast with click-through
A unit of Web measurement that indicates when a user views a Web page or online advertisement. See also CPM; contrast with click-through
Impression Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Impression
Impression can mean:
mishika David Hume uses the word "impression" as he defines it in "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding".
mishika David Hume uses the word "impression" as he defines it in "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding".
- In eastern philosophy, Meher Baba uses the word "impression" as the best English approximation of the Sanskrit Sanskara in his essays in Discourses.
- Impression, a dental procedure
- The Impressions (American band), a 1960s/1970s American soul musical act from Chicago, Illinois led by Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler
- Impressions Games (previously known as Impressions) was a video game developer.
- Impressions (album), an album by jazz artist John Coltrane, featuring the composition "Impressions" (instrumental).
- Impression (Dragonriders of Pern), is a monumental event in Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series, when a human bonds with a telepathic dragon for life.
- As entertainment, an impression is performed to mimic a well-known personality, using gestures, tone, or rhythm; such a performer who engages in this type of entertainer is an impressionist (entertainment).
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