initial threshold
[ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈθreʃhoʊld]
nounpl: initial thresholds
limiar inicial
1. The starting point or minimum level that must be reached or exceeded before something begins or is triggered
The initial threshold for joining the program is a minimum score of 50 points.
O limiar inicial para participar do programa é uma pontuação mínima de 50 pontos.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, the minimum value or condition required to activate a process or system
The alarm system has an initial threshold set at 30 decibels.
O sistema de alarme possui um limiar inicial configurado em 30 decibéis.
3. The entry-level requirement or prerequisite that must be satisfied before proceeding
Students must pass the initial threshold exam before advancing to the next level.
Os alunos devem passar no exame de limiar inicial antes de avançar para o próximo nível.
The term 'initial threshold' is primarily used in technical, academic, and business contexts in both American and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking environments. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in software development, quality control, educational systems, and standardized testing. The concept emphasizes entry requirements and minimum standards that reflect the formal nature of professional and institutional settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach the threshold
cross the threshold
meet the initial threshold
exceed the initial threshold
set the initial threshold
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