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area of indifference

[/ˈɛəriə əv ɪnˈdɪfərəns/]
nounpl: areas of indifference
zona de indiferença
1. A range or zone within which variations in a stimulus produce no noticeable difference in response or perception; a threshold range where changes are imperceptible
The area of indifference in pricing means customers won't switch brands for small price differences.
A zona de indiferença na precificação significa que os clientes não mudarão de marca por pequenas diferenças de preço.
2. In psychology and decision-making, the range of options that an individual perceives as equally acceptable or desirable
Within the area of indifference, the consumer shows no preference between competing products.
Dentro da zona de indiferença, o consumidor não mostra preferência entre produtos concorrentes.
Synonyms
indifference zonejust noticeable difference thresholdneutral zonetolerance range
Antonyms
area of preferencediscrimination thresholdzone of significance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de indiferença
Common in economics and consumer behavior contexts
Portugal
área de indiferença
Formal academic and business usage
General
faixa de indiferença
Alternative term emphasizing the range aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

dead zone
gray area
in the middle ground
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