Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cutoffs
noun
/ˈkʌtˌɔfs/
Definition
Cutoffs refer to the specific points or thresholds that determine when something is divided, stopped, or limited.
Examples
- He didn’t meet the cutoff for the scholarship application deadline.
- The cutoff for the sale price was set at the end of the month.
- They established a cutoff score for the exam to qualify for the next level.
Meaning
In various contexts, cutoffs represent limits or boundaries; for example, in education, they can indicate the minimum score required to pass or qualify.
Synonyms
- threshold
- limit
- boundary
- limit line
