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   impression

   /ɪmˈprɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence: "his first impressions of Manchester were very positive" Similar feelingsensefancysuspicionsneaking suspicioninklingintuitionhunchapprehensionnotionideathoughtbeliefopinionconvictioninformal:funny feelinggut feelingfeeling in one's bonessixth senseopinionviewconceptionimagepictureperceptionjudgementverdictestimation
   • ▪ an effect produced on someone: "her courtesy had made a good impression" Similar impacteffectinfluence
   • ▪ a difference made by the action or presence of someone or something: "the floor was too dirty for the mop to make much impression"
   • 2. an imitation of a person or thing, done to entertain: "he did an impression of Shirley Bassey" Similar impersonationimitationmimicryparodycaricatureburlesquetravestymockerylampoonpasticheinformal:take-offsend-upspoofrare:personation
   • ▪ a graphic or pictorial representation of someone or something: "police issued an artist's impression of the attacker" Similar representationportrayaldepictionrenditionrenderinginterpretationpicturedrawing
   • 3. a mark impressed on a surface: "the impression of his body on the leaves" Similar indentationdenthollowconcavitydepressiondipmarkoutlinestampstampingimprint
   • ▪ a negative copy of the teeth or mouth made by pressing them into a soft substance.
   • 4. the printing of a number of copies of a book, periodical, or picture for issue at one time.
   • ▪ a particular printed version of a book, especially one reprinted from existing type, plates, or film with no or only minor alteration: British "a copy of the first impression" Similar print runprintingimprintingimprintreprintissueeditionversionpublication
   • ▪ a print taken from an engraving.
   • 5. an instance of a pop-up or other online advertisement being seen on an internet user's monitor.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin impressio(n-), from impress- ‘pressed in’, from the verb imprimere (see imprint).

   Derivatives

   • 1. impressional adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPRESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IMPRESSION definition: 1. an idea or opinion of what something or someone is like: 2. to think that something is true…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of IMPRESSION is the effect produced by impressing. How to use impression in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Impression.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishimpression noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of impression noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you. My first impression of him was favourable. She gives the impression of being very busy. impression that…

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPRESSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   IMPRESSION meaning: 1. an idea or opinion of what something or someone is like: 2. to think that something is true…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPRESSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Your impression of a person or thing is what you think they are like, usually after having seen or heard them. Your impression of a situation is what you think is going on. My impression is that they are totally out of control. There was a general impression that tomorrow meant a fresh start.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › impressionImpression - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   An impression is an imprint, either in one’s mind or on an object. To make a good impression on your friend's parents, don't let your muddy boots leave impressions on their perfect white kitchen floor.

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   Impression definition: a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.. See examples of IMPRESSION used in a sentence.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › impressionImpression Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   IMPRESSION meaning: 1 : the effect or influence that something or someone has on a person's thoughts or feelings; 2 : an idea or belief that is usually not clear or certain

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    Your impression of someone or something is what you think they are like. Your impression of a situation is what you think is going on.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of impression – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    IMPRESSION definition: 1. an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone: 2. a copy of the way someone speaks or…. Learn more.