Definition of Impression
Impression
im·pres·sion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an opinion, idea, or feeling formed about something or someone, often unconsciously and with minimal evidence;

e.g. I got the impression that this was his first time performing this action.

(noun)
the effect or impact made by someone or something, especially by their/its presence or action;

e.g. Her confidence and friendly smile made a good impression when she entered the room.

(noun)
a representation or imitation of someone or something, usually based on their/its distinctive features and often done for entertainment or artistic purposes;

e.g. He did an impression of the famous politician, mimicking the leader's famous accent and hand gestures.

(noun)
the mark, stamp, or imprint left on a surface when something is pressed into/onto it, i.e. the mark left when something is impressed onto a surface;

e.g. Each footstep left an impression in the soft mud.

(noun)
collectively, all of the copies of some published work (such as a book) that are printed at a single time;

e.g. Once this impression is printed, the books will be distributed to stores.

(noun)
an instance of some element of a website, such as an advertisement or a pop-up, appearing or being displayed on a user's screen;

e.g. The marketing team tried to increase the impression numbers of the website.



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