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influence

[in-floo-uhns] / ˈɪn flu əns /




Usage

What are other ways to say influence? Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. 

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Wall Street’s also been looking for updates to Apple Intelligence to see if the company’s artificial-intelligence product will influence customer’s decisions to upgrade their devices.

From Barron's

The company warned in its annual report filed on Monday that investor expectations around the potential investment in SpaceX are influencing the stock.

From MarketWatch

"I think his experience at Oxford and in academia influenced the way he chose that nickname," Jones says.

From BBC

Although it is not unusual for various parties to seek to influence in works council elections, this "highly confrontational approach" is unprecedented, he said.

From Barron's

However, exactly how polyamines influence this metabolic shift has not been fully understood.

From Science Daily