Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lower-a-threshold
verb phrase
/ˈloʊər ə ˈθrɛʃhoʊld/
Definition
To decrease the level or extent of a threshold, making it easier to meet a specific requirement or condition.
Examples
- The new policy aims to lower-a-threshold for students to access financial aid.
- By lowering-a-threshold for admission, the school hopes to increase diversity among its students.
Meaning
Lowering a threshold often refers to making it less challenging to achieve something, such as success or eligibility.
Synonyms
- Reduce a threshold
- Lower a bar
- Ease requirements
- Facilitate access
- Make attainable
