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THRESHOLD

Definition:

1. [noun] the starting point for a new state or experience; "on the threshold of manhood"
   
   
2. [noun] the smallest detectable sensation
   Synonyms: limen
   
   
3. [noun] the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close; "he stuck his head in the doorway"
   Synonyms: doorway, door, room access
   
   
4. [noun] the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offer support when passing through a doorway
   Synonyms: doorsill, doorstep
   
   
5. [noun] a region marking a boundary
   Synonyms: brink, verge
   
   

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Related Words:

• absolute threshold
• difference threshold, differential threshold, difference limen, differential limen
• exterior door, outside door

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