: a point on the graph of a function where the derivative is zero or infinite
Examples of critical point in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAt this critical point, stepping back and gaining perspective will provide the energy to address instead of obsess.—Frayda Leibtag, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Leaning on the classic adage to bring home the critical point.—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 The critical point for employers is that long Covid can be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Organ Damage From Covid The CDC and proponents of reducing isolation don’t mention one critical point—the tissue damage from Covid-19.—Judy Stone, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The most critical points for the Rams might be the ones that are most taken for granted.—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2024 Cincinnati came away with zero points on one of their most promising drives at a critical point in the game.—The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2024 But Beal was excellent, scoring 24 points on 11 of 16 shooting including eight critical points on 4 of 6 shooting in the fourth quarter.—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024 The underlying code in both tools incorporates a software package known as Microsoft Detours to interrupt the driver signing process at critical points so that key pieces of data may be modified during the stop.—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 July 2023
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