threshold effect
ˈθrɛʃˌhəʊld ɪˈfɛkt
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Definition of threshold effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
tipping pointTECH.point at which a small change leads to a significant effectTECH.
  • The threshold effect in climate change can lead to irreversible consequences.
critical point tipping point
2.
sciences economicsTECH.phenomenon occurring after a critical point is reachedTECH.
  • The threshold effect was observed when the temperature exceeded 100 degrees.
critical mass tipping point
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Expressions with threshold

nuclear thresholdn.
point where nuclear weapons might be used
The conflict reached the nuclear threshold.
cross the thresholdv.
physically enter a place
She crossed the threshold of the old house with caution.
at the threshold ofprep.
very close to starting a new stage or situation
The country stands at the threshold of a major political change.
on the thresholdadv.
about to start or experience something new
She felt excited, on the threshold of a new adventure.
threshold leveln.
the starting point of something
The noise reached a threshold level and became noticeable.
as a threshold matteradv.
used to indicate something considered first before other issues
As a threshold matter, we must decide if the court has jurisdiction.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to threshold effect

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changeeffectimpactlevellimitpointsignificantthresholdboundaryeconomicsphenomenonreaction

Examples of threshold effect in a sentence

  • A threshold effect in population growth can strain resources.
  • A threshold effect was triggered when the population reached a million.
  • The experiment showed a threshold effect at a specific voltage.

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  1. French:effet de seuil, phénomène de seuil, ...
  2. German:Schwelleneffekt, ...
  3. Italian:effetto soglia, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto umbral, efecto de umbral, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito de limiar, ...
  6. Chinese:阈值效应, 门槛效应, ...
  7. Japanese:閾値効果, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِيرُ العَتَبَةِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט סַף, אֶפֶקְט הַסַּף, ...
  10. Russian:пороговый эффект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пороговий ефект, поріг ефекту, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमा प्रभाव, थ्रेशोल्ड इफेक्ट, ...
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