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According to WordNet, the noun "pressure" has 7 sense(s).

114451349 the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters".

114477076 an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress.

105724475 the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal".

100113113 the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button".

105195362 a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government".

111429458 the pressure exerted by the atmosphere.

111495041 the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure".

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