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- critical path analysis/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈpɑːθ əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/A project management technique for identifying the longest sequence of dependent tasks, determining the minimum time needed to complete a project.nounC1
- critical period/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈpɪə.ri.əd/A specific time window in development during which an organism is optimally receptive to certain types of experience and learning, after which such development is much more difficult or impossible.nounC1
- critical point/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈpɔɪnt/A decisive moment or stage in a process or situation where a significant change occurs, or a crucial issue that must be resolved.nounC1
- critical pressure/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈpreʃ.ər/In thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature; the pressure at the critical point where the liquid and gas phases of a substance become indistinguishable.nounC1
- critical race theory/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈreɪs ˈθɪə.ri/An academic framework analyzing how societal structures and laws perpetuate systemic racism.nounLow/Medium
- critical ratio/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/A statistical measure comparing a sample estimate to its standard error, often used to determine if a result is statistically significant.nounC2
- critical region/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈriː.dʒən/A specific area or range of values within a larger system that is of decisive importance, often where a small change leads to a significant, often undesirable, outcome.nounC2
- critical state/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈsteɪt/A point of extreme instability or pressure where a small change could lead to a dramatic, irreversible outcome; a decisive phase.nounC1-C2
- critical temperature/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈtem.prə.tʃər/The specific temperature above which a substance cannot exist as a liquid, no matter how much pressure is applied. It marks the endpoint of the liquid-vapor phase equilibrium line.nounC2
- critical thinking/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue or situation in order to form a reasoned judgment.nounC1
- critical value/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈvæl.juː/In statistics and hypothesis testing, the threshold value on a test statistic that separates the rejection region from the non-rejection region; a point beyond which the null hypothesis is rejected.nounLow (C1/C2). Specialised term.
- critical volume/ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈvɒl.juːm/The specific size, amount, or level required for a system, organization, or process to become viable, effective, or sustainable, often a key threshold for success.nounC1
- criticality/ˌkrɪt.ɪˈkæl.ə.ti/A state or condition of being of crucial importance, at a decisive point, or of severe urgency.nounC2
- criticaster/ˈkrɪtɪkæstə(r)/A petty, inferior, or contemptible critic; someone who criticizes in a small-minded or incompetent way.nounRare / Low-frequency (C2+)
- criticism/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.nounC1
- criticize/ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz/To indicate or express the faults of someone or something in a disapproving way; to judge or assess with disapproval.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
- critique/krɪˈtiːk/A detailed analysis and evaluation of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political work.nounverb-transitiveC1
- critique of pure reason/kriːˈtiːk əv pjʊə ˈriːzən/The philosophical work by Immanuel Kant that investigates the foundations, scope, and limits of human reason.nounRare
- crittenden compromise/ˌkrɪtəndən ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/A series of constitutional amendments proposed in December 1860 by Senator John J. Crittenden to avert the secession of Southern states and prevent the American Civil War.nounVery Low
- critter/ˈkrɪtə/A living creature, especially an animal, often used in an informal or affectionate way.nounMedium
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