Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

direct-impact

noun
dih-rekt ˈɪm.pækt
Definition
A change that results directly from a specific action or event, without any mediation or intermediate steps.
Examples
  • The new policy had a direct impact on employee productivity.
  • The environmental regulations are expected to have a direct impact on air quality.
  • His decision to invest in the local community had a direct impact on its economic growth.
Meaning
The term refers to effects or consequences that occur immediately as a result of an action, typically in a cause-and-effect relationship.
Synonyms
  • Immediate effect
  • Primary influence
  • Direct consequence