Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut-off
noun
/ˈkʌtˌɔf/

Definition
A point or level beyond which something does not continue or is no longer valid.

Examples
- The cut-off date for submissions is next Friday.
- He reached the cut-off point during the exam where he couldn’t continue answering.
- The program has a cut-off limit for the number of participants.

Meaning
The cut-off refers to a specific limit that determines whether something is accepted or allowed.

Synonyms
- limit
- threshold
- deadline
- cutoff