Meaning of pressure
Definition of pressure
(noun)
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"
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"
the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters"
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere