set a threshold

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to establish a limit or level

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Examples (10)

  • The government decided to set a new threshold for minimum wage.
  • Engineers had to set a precise threshold for the alarm system to activate.
  • We need to set a higher threshold for quality control to avoid defects.
  • It's important to set a realistic threshold for student performance.
  • The company will set a threshold for bonus eligibility based on sales targets.
  • Don't set your pain threshold too low; try to endure a little discomfort.
  • The new regulations set a strict threshold for emissions.
  • Before starting the project, we must set a clear threshold for success.
  • Scientists are trying to set a threshold for what constitutes a dangerous level of radiation.
  • The system administrator will set a threshold for disk space usage alerts.