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Word: Impact
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century (as a verb in the sense ‘press closely, fix firmly’): from Latin impact- ‘driven in’, from the verb impingere (see impinge)
ˈɪmpakt
the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another
Short Definition:action of one object striking another
Examples:- there was the sound of a third impact
- bullets which expand and cause devastating injury on impact
a marked effect or influence
Short Definition:influence of one person etc. on another
Examples:- our regional measures have had a significant impact on unemployment
Word: Impact
Speech Type: Verb
ɪmˈpakt
ˈɪmpakt
come into forcible contact with another object
Short Definition:come into forcible contact with another object
Examples:- the shell impacted twenty yards away
have a strong effect on someone or something
Short Definition:have strong effect
Examples:- high interest rates have impacted on retail spending
- the move is not expected to impact the company's employees
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