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threshold
[thresh-ohld, thresh-hohld]
noun
the sill of a doorway.
the entrance to a house or building.
any place or point of entering or beginning.
the threshold of a new career.
Also called limen.Psychology, Physiology.the point at which a stimulus is of sufficient intensity to begin to produce an effect.
the threshold of consciousness; a low threshold of pain.
threshold
/ ˈθrɛʃˌhəʊld, ˈθrɛʃəʊld /
noun
Also called: doorsill.a sill, esp one made of stone or hardwood, placed at a doorway
any doorway or entrance
the starting point of an experience, event, or venture
on the threshold of manhood
psychol the strength at which a stimulus is just perceived Compare absolute threshold difference threshold
the threshold of consciousness
a level or point at which something would happen, would cease to happen, or would take effect, become true, etc
( as modifier )
threshold price
threshold effect
the minimum intensity or value of a signal, etc, that will produce a response or specified effect
a frequency threshold
( as modifier )
a threshold current
(modifier) designating or relating to a pay agreement, clause, etc, that raises wages to compensate for increases in the cost of living
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of threshold1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of threshold1
Example Sentences
"As soon as I stepped my foot over the threshold of the door, they were radioing each other and they all surrounded me and were like 'you need to leave the store'," she said.
Only four of the 12 people arrested met the evidential threshold to bring charges, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Now, artists who have been nominated for album of the year, but whose contributions were below the 20% playing time threshold, will remain eligible for the award.
The threshold is the minimum income a British citizen or settled resident must earn to bring their partner to join them in the UK.
They thanked the government for listening to their concerns, arguing means testing was fair but that the threshold for the payment, which was previously for all pensioners, was set too low last year.
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