Impression | Mean of impression in English Dictionary

/ɪmˈprɛʃən/

• Noun
• the effect or influence that something or someone has on a person's thoughts or feelings
1. Her words made a strong impression (on us).
2. The candidate made a favorable/positive/good/bad impression.
3. What was your impression of the candidate? [=what did you think of the candidate?]
4. My first impression of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.
5. First impressions are important but can be misleading.
6. In her journal, she recorded her impressions of the city.
7. Her kindness left a lasting impression on her students.
8. I was trying to make an impression. = I was trying to make a good impression.
9. He's trying to avoid (giving) the impression that he's insensitive.
10. a fleeting impression
• an idea or belief that is usually not clear or certain
1. It was my impression [=I thought] that admission was free.
2. I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. [=I'm sorry if I misled you]
3. I got/had the distinct impression that they didn't mean to stay long.
4. They gave (us) the impression that they didn't mean to stay long.
5. an erroneous/false/mistaken impression
6. I was under the impression [=I thought] that admission was free.
• an appearance or suggestion of something
1. The garden is designed in tiers to give/create the impression of steps. [=the garden is designed so that it looks like steps]
2. His lifestyle conveyed the impression of great wealth. [=his lifestyle led people to believe that he was very wealthy]

• something (such as a design or a footprint) made by pressing or stamping a surface
1. The child used her hand to make an impression in the mud.
• an imitation of a famous person that is done for entertainment
1. He does a funny impression [=impersonation] of Elvis Presley.