threshold
/ˈθɹɛˌʃoʊɫd/
the point at which something begins or changes
threshold in a sentence
“What's the threshold for escalating this issue?”
Origin of threshold
Old English þrescold doorway, entrance (origin uncertain, possibly related to thresh)
Related Words
finite
having limits or bounds; not infinite
bounded
limited or restricted in extent or scope
domain
a specified sphere of activity or knowledge
jurisdiction
the official power to make decisions; sphere of authority
remit
the task or area of activity officially assigned
scope
the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with