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Impedance

Noun

1. The measure of the opposition that an electrical circuit presents to the passage of a current when a voltage is applied.

Example sentence: The impedance of the circuit must be adjusted to ensure efficient electricity flow.

Noun

2. The total opposition to the flow of an alternating current in an electric circuit, made up of both resistance and reactance.

Example sentence: The audio system's impedance caused interference in the signal transmission.

Noun

3. The degree to which a substance or device impedes the flow of current, sound, or other forms of energy.

Example sentence: The material's high impedance prevents sound from passing through it easily.

Verb

1. To hinder or obstruct the progress or movement of something.

Example sentence: The narrow road construction impedes the traffic flow during rush hour.

Verb

2. To delay or prevent the achievement of something.

Example sentence: His lack of experience will not impede his ambition to succeed in the field.