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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)Cite This Source
im·pres·sion    Audio Help   [im-presh-uhn] Pronunciation Key
–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.
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.
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.
[Origin: 1325–75; ME impressio(u)n < L impressiōn- (s. of impressiō), equiv. to impress(us) (see impress1) + -iōn- -ion]

—Related forms
im·pres·sion·al, adjective
im·pres·sion·al·ly, adverb
im·pres·sion·less, adjective

—Synonyms 2. impact, imprint. 4. feeling.
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.

Thesaurus Entries (4 more entries. View all »)
  Synonym Collection v1.1Cite This Source
Main Entry:  impression
Part of Speech:  adjective
Synonyms:  baronial, commanding, dignified, elegant, formidable, grand, imposing, impressive, indelible, lofty, redoubtable, stately, impactful, penetrative
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  impression
Part of Speech:  noun
Definition:  The visible effect made on a surface by pressure.
Synonyms:  impress, imprint, indent, indentation, mark, print, stamp
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  impression
Part of Speech:  noun
Definition:  The entire number of copies of a publication printed from a single typesetting.
Synonyms:  printing
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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