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impact
[ noun im-pakt; verb im-pakt ]
noun
- the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision:
The impact of the colliding cars broke the windshield.
- an impinging:
the impact of light on the eye.
- influence; effect:
the impact of Einstein on modern physics.
- an impacting; forcible impinging:
the tremendous impact of the shot.
- the force exerted by a new idea, concept, technology, or ideology:
the impact of the industrial revolution.
verb (used with object)
- to drive or press closely or firmly into something; pack in.
- to fill up; congest; throng:
A vast crowd impacted St. Peter's Square.
- to collide with; strike forcefully:
a rocket designed to impact the planet Mars.
- to have an impact or effect on; influence; alter:
The decision may impact your whole career. The auto industry will be impacted by the new labor agreements.
verb (used without object)
- to have impact or make contact forcefully:
The ball impacted against the bat with a loud noise.
- to have an impact or effect:
Increased demand will impact on sales.
impact
noun
- the act of one body, object, etc, striking another; collision
- the force with which one thing hits another or with which two objects collide
- the impression made by an idea, cultural movement, social group, etc
the impact of the Renaissance on Medieval Europe
verb
- to drive or press (an object) firmly into (another object, thing, etc) or (of two objects) to be driven or pressed firmly together
- to have an impact or strong effect (on)
Usage Note
Derived Forms
- ˈ貹پDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·p noun adjective
- Dz·p adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of impact1
Example Sentences
"In the short term, some Chinese exporters will be greatly impacted," says Prof Zhang.
From hospitals and care homes to food and water supplies, this could leave the UK vulnerable to serious economic and health impacts in the decades ahead, the CCC warns.
“Losing this vital source of information will ultimately harm our nation’s ability to address the impacts of climate change.”
Since becoming a volunteer at the farm, Steffan Thomas, 24, said the experience had made a "huge impact on my mental health".
SSE's own environmental impact assessment says it expects more than 31,000 bird collisions over the projected 35-year lifespan of the development.
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