Meaning of stopping power | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The ability of a weapon (typically a firearm or other ranged weapon) to rapidly incapacitate or immobilize a target.
   uncountable
2. A research measure that captures a print advertisement's ability to grab the attention of the reader; also known as the attention rating.
   uncountable
3. The retarding force exerted on a high-energy particle by interactions with the medium through which it passes.
   particle, uncountable

Examples

“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.”

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