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Definition of absolute threshold - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
sensory perceptionTECH. lowest level at which a stimulus can be detectedTECH.
- The absolute threshold for sound varies among individuals..
- The absolute threshold for light is tested in a dark room.
- Researchers measure the absolute threshold for touch using a fine brush.
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Expressions with absolute
highly recommended movie or show to watch
The new superhero movie is an absolute must-see.
something extremely funny or entertaining
The comedian's performance was an absolute scream.
complete nonsense or something very bad in quality
That movie was absolute tripe.
extreme chaos or confusion in a situation
The traffic jam was so bad, it's absolute madness.
situation full of hidden problems or dangers
Without a lawyer, dealing with immigration forms is risky; it's an absolute minefield.
expresses disbelief or disapproval about something ridiculous
What absolute tripe! I can't believe he said that.
unchecked authority leads to corruption
The history of dictatorships shows that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
express extreme frustration or disbelief about a situation
I can't believe he did that, it's the absolute end!
person with no experience in an activity or subject
She is an absolute beginner at playing guitar.
something essential or indispensable in a situation
A good dictionary is an absolute must for writers.
very bad or stressful situation or experience
The traffic jam was an absolute nightmare!
substance extremely harmful to living organisms
The chemical spill was an absolute poison to the fish.
something completely worthless or untrue
His explanation was absolute rubbish.
ruler with complete power over a country
Louis XIV was an absolute monarch of France.
full right or power with no limits or conditions
He claimed an absolute right to make the decision.
considering something without comparison to other things
The company's profits increased in absolute terms.
person extremely sweet or kind
Everyone loves her; she's an absolute honey.
anything exceptionally large for its type
That pumpkin is an absolute unit this year.
promise that something will happen with complete certainty and no limits
The company gives an absolute guarantee on all its electrical appliances.
final decision made without any doubt
The judge made an absolute judgment on the case.
total ban on something that allows no exceptions or excuses
There is an absolute prohibition on torture in international law.
actual profit or loss on an investment over a time period
The fund delivered an absolute return of 8% over twelve months.
ability to produce more using the same resources
Countries with an absolute advantage can produce certain goods at lower costs..
amount of water vapor in air volume
The absolute humidity was measured at 10 grams per cubic meter.
Expressions with threshold
point where nuclear weapons might be used
The conflict reached the nuclear threshold.
physically enter a place
She crossed the threshold of the old house with caution.
very close to starting a new stage or situation
The country stands at the threshold of a major political change.
about to start or experience something new
She felt excited, on the threshold of a new adventure.
the starting point of something
The noise reached a threshold level and became noticeable.
used to indicate something considered first before other issues
As a threshold matter, we must decide if the court has jurisdiction.
specific limit at which a change starts or a response is triggered
The alarm sounds when the temperature passes the threshold value.
minimum intensity of stimulus causing pain
The doctor tested her pain threshold with a small needle.
point at which a small change leads to a significant effect
The threshold effect in climate change can lead to irreversible consequences.
level where something becomes noticed by the mind
The sound was just above the threshold of consciousness.
point at which a signal is recognized
The device's detection threshold was set to identify weak signals.
minimum votes needed for party representation
The party failed to pass the election threshold.
not strong enough to be noticed by the mind
The music was below the threshold of consciousness for most listeners.
minimum difference between two stimuli detectable by a person
The difference threshold for sound was barely noticeable.
smallest change in stimulation detectable by a person
The differential threshold for sound was tested in the lab.
level of disease cases above which an epidemic is likely
The epidemic threshold was crossed last week.
fixed limit below which a tax or rule does not have to be paid
Low-income families benefit from a higher exemption threshold.
minimum signal level for detection by a receiver
The reception threshold was too high for the weak signal.
function returning 1 if inputs exceed a threshold
The algorithm uses a threshold function to classify data.
operation to determine if a threshold is met
The system performs a threshold operation to activate the alarm.
price level at which a significant change in behavior or outcome happens
Raising fares above the threshold price sharply reduced passenger numbers.
smallest electric push on a transistor gate that lets current pass
Engineers measured the threshold voltage of the MOSFET at room temperature.
highest level of change or pressure accepted before reaction starts
The city's tolerance threshold for air pollution was exceeded last winter.
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- French:seuil absolu, ...
- German:absolute Schwelle, ...
- Italian:soglia assoluta, ...
- Spanish:umbral absoluto, ...
- Portuguese:limiar absoluto, ...
- Chinese:最低阈值, ...
- Japanese:絶対閾値, ...
- Arabic:العَتَبَة المُطْلَقَة, ...
- Hebrew:סף אבסולוטי, ...
- Russian:минимальный порог, ...
- Ukrainian:абсолютний поріг, ...
- Hindi:परम सीमा, ...
- Bengali:পরম সীমা, ...
- Catalan:llindar absolut, ...
- Czech:absolutní práh, ...
- Danish:absolut tærskel, ...
- Dutch:absolute drempel, ...
- Greek:απόλυτο κατώφλι, ...
- Hungarian:abszolút küszöb, ...
- Khmer:កម្រិតកម្រិតសម្គាល់ដាច់ខាត, ...
- Korean:절대 역치, ...
- Persian:آستانه مطلق, ...
- Polish:próg absolutny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):limiar absoluto, ...
- Romanian:prag minim, ...
- Swedish:absolut tröskel, ...
- Thai:เกณฑ์สัมบูรณ์, ...
- Turkish:mutlak eşik, ...
- Vietnamese:ngưỡng tuyệt đối, ...
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