absolute threshold

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Noun absolute threshold has 1 sense

absolute threshold - the lowest level of stimulation that a person can detect
--₁ is a kind of threshold, limen
--₁ has particulars: pain threshold

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Absolute Threshold

Noun: The lowest level of stimulus intensity that is detectable by a human or animal.

Sample Sentence: The absolute threshold for hearing is typically measured by the softest sound that can be heard by a person in a quiet environment.

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