threshold
noun
the sill of a doorway.
thresholds
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pluralof threshold.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Using predefined thresholds, the system correctly classified nearly 90 percent of participants before they underwent cardiac catheterization.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
Once certain thresholds are reached, up to 85% of your Social Security benefits can be included in taxable income.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
It levies harsh penalties for surpassing certain player salary thresholds, adding extensive roster-building restrictions to straightforward fines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
"Warning labels on products exceeding nutrient thresholds could help parents navigate the toddler food environment and might encourage manufacturers to reformulate these products."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Most of the homes in the village looked the same, with smooth clay walls, thatched roofs, dirt paths, and large stone thresholds.
From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins
