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"Impact" Definition

noun

The effect or impression of one thing on another: still gauging the impact of automation on the lives of factory workers.
The force or impetus transmitted by a collision.
The power of making a strong, immediate impression: a speech that lacked impact.
The striking of one body against another; collision. See Synonyms at collision.
An impinging or striking especially of one body against another.

verb-transitive

To pack firmly together.
To strike forcefully: meteorites impacting the lunar surface.
Usage Problem To have an effect or impact on: "No region ... has been more impacted by emerging demographic and economic trends” ( Joel Kotkin).

verb-intransitive

Usage Problem To have an effect or impact.

verb

To fix firmly by or as if by packing or wedging.
To press together.
To have a direct effect or impact on impinge on.
To strike forcefully.
To cause to strike forcefully.

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