[
US
/ˈɪmpækt, ˌɪmˈpækt/
]
VERB
- press or wedge together; pack together
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have an effect upon
Will the new rules affect me?
NOUN
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a forceful consequence; a strong effect
the book packs a wallop
the book had an important impact on my thinking - the striking of one body against another
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influencing strongly
they resented the impingement of American values on European culture -
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
the armies met in the shock of battle
How To Use impact In A Sentence
- It may be a little early but I was just wondering if you could characterize the impact of the label amendment in terms of the new patient starts in to the new year? SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
- In summary, Dr. Green, after studying and researching this question for over 20 years, it is my firm conviction that aspartame lowers seizure threshold, mimics or exacerbates a wide variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, contributes to the incidence of certain cancers, and because of it's impact on the hypothalamic "appestat" plays a significant role in the world-wide epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Psychiatry Professor informs Hawaii House Health Committee of Dangers of Aspartame, as Medical Professional
- If you manage your overhead costs properly, you will impact directly on your bottom line cost base.
- A fellow council worker, who had just got out of the vehicle and was standing close at the time of the impact, suffered serious injuries.
- Impacts may create undetectable cracks that, because of the continuous loads, could result in structural damage.
- They are happening in a system that's constantly working to full capacity, massively understaffed and unable to cope with the impact of cuts to social care. Times, Sunday Times
- Critics fear the environmental impact and possible contamination of groundwater as well as the risk of earthquakes. Times, Sunday Times
- The car comes as standard with a driver's and front passenger's airbag as well as side curtain airbags to prevent injury in side impacts.
- Whether Mr. Johnson was speaking metaphorically or just plain sillily, the fact he was expressing concern over adding many US military personnel to a small island displays concern for the overall impact on the Guamites … Guamians … Guamicans, hell just what does one call a resident of Guam? Think Progress » Rep. Johnson worries that the island of Guam will ‘tip over and capsize’ if U.S. troops relocate there.
- We all have implicit or unconscious biases that impact our behavior. Christianity Today
