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Threshold

Definition:

A threshold refers to the point or level at which something begins or changes.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.

Example sentence: The cat sat by the threshold, eagerly waiting for the door to open.

2. The point at which a physical or mental effect begins to be produced.

Example sentence: Increasing the temperature gradually beyond the threshold leads to the material's melting.

3. The level or point at which something starts to happen or have an effect.

Example sentence: The company is on the threshold of a major breakthrough in technology.

Usage:

Threshold can be used in both popular and local contexts. In popular use, it is commonly seen in phrases or expressions related to changes, beginnings, or effects. In local use, threshold is also used to describe the physical structure of a doorway or entrance.

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