Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stopping power

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English

Syllables: stop-ping pow-er
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The ability of a weapon (typically a firearm or other ranged weapon) to rapidly incapacitate or immobilize a target.

Uncountable

noun

A research measure that captures a print advertisement's ability to grab the attention of the reader; also known as the attention rating.

Uncountable

noun

The retarding force exerted on a high-energy particle by interactions with the medium through which it passes.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Troops in the Philippines preferred the .45 over the .38 because of its greater stopping power against charging tribesmen."
"The Victoria's Secret ad's racy image generated strong stopping power ratings."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

brand linkage

Frequently Paired Words

advertising attention brand linkage motivation persuasion

Questions

What does stopping power mean?: The ability of a weapon (typically a firearm or other ranged weapon) to rapidly incapacitate or immobilize a target.

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