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A point or level beyond which something does not continue or is no longer valid.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