impression

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: impressions · impressioning · impressioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dấu ấn hoặc lõm được tạo bởi áp lực của một vật lên hoặc vào vật khác

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Noun

Examples

His head made an impression on the pillow.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tác động tổng thể của một thứ

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Noun

Examples

He tried to make a good impression on his parents.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To manipulate a blank key within a lock so as to mark it with impressions of the shape of the lock, which facilitates creation of a duplicate key.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dùng chìa khóa trắng để tạo dấu ấn hình dạng của khóa, giúp tạo chìa khóa trùng

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Verb

Examples

The trick in impressioning a key is to remove only a small amount of the blank, by filing or cutting, from the pin positions where impressions have been left.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “impression” mean?

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

Is “impression” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.