English Explanatory Dictionary

stopping power

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ability of a weapon (typically a firearm or other ranged weapon) to rapidly incapacitate or immobilize a target.
  2. A research measure that captures a print advertisement's ability to grab the attention of the reader; also known as the attention rating.
  3. The retarding force exerted on a high-energy particle by interactions with the medium through which it passes.

Word forms

stopping power

Related words

advertising attention brand linkage motivation persuasion
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