Impression
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
Framework senses
- §1
- the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
- §2
- an impressionistic portrayal of a person
- §3
- (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster
- §4
- an outward appearance
- §5
- a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
- §6
- a clear and telling mental image
- §7
- all the copies of a work printed at one time
- §8
- a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
- §9
- a concavity in a surface produced by pressing