impression

a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

“he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud”

a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

an outward appearance

“he made a good impression”

a clear and telling mental image

“the events left a permanent impression in his mind”

all the copies of a work printed at one time

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

“his impression of her was favorable”

an impressionistic portrayal of a person

“he did a funny impression of a politician”

an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster

“the dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay”

the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another

“he watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax”