Measurable impact, so to speak (4)

I believe the answer is:

dent

(Other definitions for dent that I've seen before include "Tend (anag.)" , "Small hollow" , "A cavity" , "Tend to make small depression" , "Hollow; tend (anagram)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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