Impact
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The term is strongly related to the term "Consequence" and further work is needed in order to distinguish between the two terms. The term Severity is also used as a synonym.
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Definitions
European Definitions
The strong and noticeable effect or influence on something or someone. In the context with CBRN often used to describe the effect of a CBRN release [1]
Other International Definitions
National Definitions
UK
For the approach of the UK regarding impact assessment, refer to Criticality Scale.
Standard Definition
Evaluated consequence of a particular outcome [2].