high-impact

adjective

high-im·​pact ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt How to pronounce high-impact (audio)
sports
: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground
high-impact sports/exercises
a high-impact workout
high-impact wrestling moves
… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …Jemicah Colleen Marasigan
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Defining KPIs and monitoring performance help identify areas for enhancement and high-impact AI use cases and align them with business goals. Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 What else to know: Flagg is not the only high-impact recruit. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 This may cause your breasts to excessively move around or sag, which can be particularly painful during high-impact activities, says Schumacher. Julia Ries, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024 Start with small, high-impact projects where benefits are quickly measurable, such as automating ticket triage for common queries. Mukul Garg, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high-impact 

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high-impact was in 1984

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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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