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noun
- 1. the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another: "there was the sound of a third impact" Similar
- 2. a marked effect or influence: "our regional measures have had a significant impact on unemployment" Similar
verb
- 1. come into forcible contact with another object: "the shell impacted twenty yards away" Similar
- 2. have a strong effect on someone or something: "high interest rates have impacted on retail spending" Similar
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IMPACT definition: 1. the force or action of one object hitting another: 2. a powerful effect that something…. Learn more.
1. a. : an impinging or striking especially of one body against another. b. : a forceful contact or onset. also : the impetus communicated in or as if in such a contact. 2. : the force of impression of one thing on another : a significant or major effect. the impact of science on our society.
An impact is the action of one object hitting another, or the force with which one object hits another. The plane is destroyed, a complete wreck: the pilot must have died on impact. A running track should be capable of absorbing the impact of a runner's foot landing on it. Synonyms: collision, force, contact, shock More Synonyms of impact. 3. verb.
The noun impact can refer to a physical force (like a collision), an influence (a bad role model or a hero), or a strong effect (a foot of snow will have an impact on driving conditions).
Definition of impact noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Impact definition: the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision. See examples of IMPACT used in a sentence.
1. a. The striking of one body against another; collision. See Synonyms at collision. b. The force transmitted by a collision. 2. The effect or impression of one person or thing on another: still gauging the impact of automation on the lives of factory workers. v. (ĭm-păkt′, ĭm′păkt′) im·pact·ed, im·pact·ing, im·pacts. v.tr. 1.
IMPACT definition: 1. the effect that a person, event, or situation has on someone or something: 2. the force or…. Learn more.
Definition of impact verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The effect or impression of one person or thing on another. Still gauging the impact of automation on the lives of factory workers. American Heritage. The power of an event, idea, etc. to produce changes, move the feelings, etc. Webster's New World.
