stopping power
noun1
The ability of a weapon (typically a firearm or other ranged weapon) to rapidly incapacitate or immobilize a target.
- Troops in the Philippines preferred the .45 over the .38 because of its greater stopping power against charging tribesmen.
2
Advertising, Business, Marketing A research measure that captures a print advertisement's ability to grab the attention of the reader; also known as the attention rating.
- The Victoria's Secret ad's racy image generated strong stopping power ratings.
- Related terms
- advertising, attention, brand linkage, motivation, persuasion