high threshold
[/haɪ ˈθreʃ.oʊld/]
noun phrasepl: high thresholds
limiar elevado / limiar alto
1. A high or stringent standard or requirement that must be met before something is triggered or accepted
The company has a high threshold for approving new projects.
A empresa tem um limiar elevado para aprovar novos projetos.
2. In psychology/neurology: the minimum level of stimulus intensity required to produce a response; a high threshold means less sensitivity
Patients with high pain thresholds require more medication to feel relief.
Pacientes com um limiar elevado de dor precisam de mais medicamento para sentir alívio.
3. A difficult or demanding condition that makes something harder to achieve or access
The high threshold for entry into the program limits participation.
O limiar elevado para entrada no programa limita a participação.
The term 'high threshold' is commonly used in American and Brazilian professional contexts, particularly in business, healthcare, and academia. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in corporate settings when discussing approval processes, performance standards, or medical conditions. The concept reflects meritocratic values in both cultures where higher standards are often viewed as indicators of quality or exclusivity.
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