threshold
nounA point or level at which something begins or changes; also the entrance to a place.
Point of beginning or change
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Clear all filtersA point or level at which something begins or changes; also the entrance to a place.
Point of beginning or change
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A standard used to judge the quality or validity of something.
A badly distorted or absurd imitation of something worthy.
To emphasize the significance of something.
Not lessened or qualified; complete, often in describing something negative.
To establish that something is sound or supported.
An assessment of the value of something.
A thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.
Thin outer layer
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To check and establish that something is accurate or true.
To compete eagerly with others for something.
Extremely harmful or intensely hostile.
Extremely harmful
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A rapidly rotating flow; figuratively, a powerful situation that draws things into it.
Rotating flow
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