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Example
During the negotiation, reaching a compromise on the key issues was critical to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.
In times of crisis, effective communication becomes critical for maintaining calm and ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
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(of a problem or situation) very serious and possibly harmful that demands urgent attention or action
Example
The patient 's condition was critical, and doctors worked quickly to stabilize him.
The team was in a critical phase of the project, with the deadline fast approaching and no margin for error.
03
noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections
Example
She gave a critical review of the movie, focusing on its weak plot.
The critical feedback from the manager helped improve the project.
04
providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something
Example
The critical analysis of the data revealed important trends and patterns.
From a strategic standpoint, the CEO adopted a critical perspective, evaluating market conditions and competitive factors before making important business decisions.
05
relating to a point or condition where a function, equation, or physical quantity undergoes significant change, such as becoming undefined or infinite
Example
The function has a critical point at x = 2, where the slope of the tangent is zero.
At the critical frequency, the circuit experiences resonance and maximum current flow.
word family
critic
Noun
critical
Adjective
criticality
Noun
criticality
Noun
critically
Adverb
critically
Adverb
criticalness
Noun
criticalness
Noun
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