in·flu·ence
ˈin-ˌflü-ən(t)s
especially Southern
in-ˈflü-
plural influences
1
: the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways : sway
2
a
: the act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command
b
: corrupt interference with authority for personal gain
3
: one that exerts influence
4
: an emanation of spiritual or moral force
5
a
: an ethereal fluid held to flow from the stars and to affect the actions of humans
b
: an emanation of occult power held to derive from stars
influenced; influencing
1
: to affect or alter by indirect or intangible means
She attempted to influence his decision.
greatly influenced by my parents
2
: to have an effect on the condition or development of
Productivity was influenced by worker satisfaction.
influenceable
adjective
In the situation where performance measures are not seen as influenceable, there is little chance of the person seeing a connection between his effort and his rewards.
—Lyman W. Porter et al.
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