stopping power

noun — 3 senses

stopping power

noun
1

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.
3

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Particle The retarding force exerted on a high-energy particle by interactions with the medium through which it passes.

Related terms
advertising, attention, brand linkage, motivation, persuasion

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