Although the verb impact is approximately 200 years older than the noun, some object to it, especially when it is used to mean "to directly affect," as in "changes that will impact us all."

IMPACT definition: 1. the force or action of one object hitting another: 2. a powerful effect that something…. Learn more.

IMPACT meaning: 1 : the act or force of one thing hitting another; 2 : a powerful or major influence or effect often + on

impact n 1. the act of one body, object, etc, striking another; collision 2. the force with which one thing hits another or with which two objects collide

The noun impact can refer to a physical force (like a collision), an influence (a bad role model or a hero), or a strong effect (a foot of snow will have an impact on driving conditions).

The impact that something has on a situation, process, or person is a sudden and powerful effect that it has on them.

Impact definition: the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.. See examples of IMPACT used in a sentence.

Definition of impact noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

IMPACT meaning: 1. the force or action of one object hitting another: 2. a powerful effect that something…. Learn more.

IMPACT definition: 1. the effect that a person, event, or situation has on someone or something: 2. the force or…. Learn more.