English to English Dictionary

Pressing

The act of applying pressure to something.

Pressure

Continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.

Pressure Function

A mathematical relation or equation that expresses pressure as a function of other variables such as volume, temperature, or spatial coordinates.

Pressure cooker

An airtight cooking utensil that cooks food quickly under high steam pressure.

Pressure group

An organized group of people who try to influence government policy or public opinion in order to achieve a specific common goal or interest.

Pressure-test

To subject a plan, policy, idea, or system to rigorous evaluation or extreme conditions to identify potential weaknesses or failure points.

Pressurize

To maintain a normal atmospheric pressure inside a confined space, such as an aircraft cabin, at high altitudes.

Prestige

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Prestige Marketing

A marketing strategy focused on establishing and maintaining an exclusive, high-status brand image to appeal to affluent consumers who value luxury and prestige over price.

Presumption

An idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other ideas, although it has not been proved.

Presumptive

Based on or involving an assumption or presumption.

Presumptuous

Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; excessively forward or arrogant.