critical mass#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def the minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture
examples the battle for the computer market has now reached critical mass
there is now a critical mass of successful women to take the lead
they sold the business because it lacked critical mass
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Hypernym amount
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Hyponym amount

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