critical value
noun
: the value of an independent variable corresponding to a critical point of a function
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The third insight found finance and policymakers falling short of inclusive and effective dialogue with critical value chain actors.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
The story of the listless Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate who begins an affair with his father’s partner’s wife, and ends up falling for her daughter, did more to advance the critical value of comedy than perhaps any other film.
—Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
First, a current just above the critical value is passed through the junction.
—Anna Herr, IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024
Strive to emphasize the critical value that each individual's strength and perspective contributes to the overall success.
—Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
There is a critical value for this error rate.
—Zaira Nazario, Scientific American, 1 May 2022
With one element still in testing, wearers sleeping in the higher camps wake to the system’s vibrating alarm if oxygen-saturation levels drop below some preset critical value (typically about 85 percent, though the number is individualized for each climber).
—Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2020
The overall density of the universe seems to be exactly the critical value that produces an overall flat geometry.
—Corey S. Powell, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2013
Data is a critical value driver, but data leaders frequently have to spearhead initiatives with limited authority and resources.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 19 May 2022
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
The story of the listless Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate who begins an affair with his father’s partner’s wife, and ends up falling for her daughter, did more to advance the critical value of comedy than perhaps any other film.
—Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
First, a current just above the critical value is passed through the junction.
—Anna Herr, IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024
Strive to emphasize the critical value that each individual's strength and perspective contributes to the overall success.
—Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
There is a critical value for this error rate.
—Zaira Nazario, Scientific American, 1 May 2022
With one element still in testing, wearers sleeping in the higher camps wake to the system’s vibrating alarm if oxygen-saturation levels drop below some preset critical value (typically about 85 percent, though the number is individualized for each climber).
—Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2020
The overall density of the universe seems to be exactly the critical value that produces an overall flat geometry.
—Corey S. Powell, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2013
Data is a critical value driver, but data leaders frequently have to spearhead initiatives with limited authority and resources.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 19 May 2022
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“Critical value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical%20value. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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