impression
Pronunciation:
/ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/noun
Definitions
The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.
Example: His head made an impression on the pillow.
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
Example: He tried to make a good impression on his parents.
A vague recalling of an event, a belief.
Example: I have the impression that he's already left for Paris.
An impersonation, an imitation of the mannerisms of another individual.
verb
Definitions
To manipulate a blank key within a lock so as to mark it with impressions of the shape of the lock, which facilitates creation of a duplicate key.