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extremely important or necessary
- During the negotiation, reaching a compromise on the key issues was critical to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.
- In times of crisis, effective communication becomes critical for maintaining calm and ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
- The critical information provided by the witness was instrumental in solving the crime.
- The timely intervention of the medical team was critical in saving the patient's life.
- The critical role of education in shaping future generations cannot be overstated.
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(of a problem or situation) very serious and possibly harmful that demands urgent attention or action
- The patient's condition was critical, and doctors worked quickly to stabilize him.
- The team was in a critical phase of the project, with the deadline fast approaching and no margin for error.
- The political unrest had escalated to a critical level, threatening national security.
- The floodwaters had not receded, and the situation remained critical, with more rain expected.
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noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections
- She gave a critical review of the movie, focusing on its weak plot.
- The critical feedback from the manager helped improve the project.
- He was always critical of his own work, striving for perfection.
- The professor was critical of the student's essay, pointing out several errors in logic.
- The article was critical of the government's handling of the crisis.
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providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something
- The critical analysis of the data revealed important trends and patterns.
- From a strategic standpoint, the CEO adopted a critical perspective, evaluating market conditions and competitive factors before making important business decisions.
- His critical essay on the painting highlighted the artist's innovative use of color.
- The film received critical acclaim for its thought-provoking narrative and strong performances.
- The critical review of the novel praised its character development but criticized its pacing.
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relating to a point or condition where a function, equation, or physical quantity undergoes significant change, such as becoming undefined or infinite
- The function has a critical point at x = 2, where the slope of the tangent is zero.
- At the critical frequency, the circuit experiences resonance and maximum current flow.
- The professor illustrated the behavior of the equation near its critical singularity.
- The critical pressure of a gas is the point at which it cannot be liquefied, regardless of temperature.
- The critical points of the function were found by solving the equation where its derivative equals zero.
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