key to
phrasal verb
keyed to; keying to; keys to
chiefly US
1
: to make (something) suitable for (a particular use or type of person)
I try to key my lectures to my audience.
—often used as (be) keyed toThe educational program is keyed to the needs of working women.
2
: to change (something) in a way that is closely related to (something else)
—usually used as (be) keyed to
The amount of money they receive is keyed to the rate of inflation.
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So, making a rapid diagnosis at a hospital is the key to enabling treatment.
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Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
One key to the success of Friends, and its remarkable staying power in the culture, is how genuine the friendships at its core seem.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Aside from the financial investment, Munir said a collaborative approach was the real key to ensure that fabrics made with Cyclo can withstand denim’s wash and finishing processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Checkered Chef Wire Cooling Rack Allowing cookies to cool properly before icing is the key to creating crisp borders, and the best way to do that is to transfer them to a wire cooling rack after baking.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
One key to the success of Friends, and its remarkable staying power in the culture, is how genuine the friendships at its core seem.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Aside from the financial investment, Munir said a collaborative approach was the real key to ensure that fabrics made with Cyclo can withstand denim’s wash and finishing processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Checkered Chef Wire Cooling Rack Allowing cookies to cool properly before icing is the key to creating crisp borders, and the best way to do that is to transfer them to a wire cooling rack after baking.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Key to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/key%20to. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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