PRESSURE

Pressure

Pressure is the ratio of force to the area over which that force is distributed.

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pressure

Noun

  1. A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
    Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
  2. A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
    ''the pressure of poverty; the pressure of taxes; the pressure of motives on the mind; the pressure of civilization.
  3. Distress.
    She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.
  4. Urgency
    the pressure of business
  5. Impression; stamp; character impressed.
  6. The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area.

Verb

  1. To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
    Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.


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