absolute threshold

noun

Meaning

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that an individual can detect at least 50% of the time.

Examples

Psychologists measure the absolute threshold to determine the limits of human sensory perception.
A light source must reach a certain brightness to exceed the absolute threshold of the human eye.

Synonyms: detection limit, sensory limit, limen, minimal detectable stimulus

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absolute threshold

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæb.sə.luːt ˈθreʃ.hoʊld/

Definition

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that an individual can detect at least 50% of the time.

Examples

Psychologists measure the absolute threshold to determine the limits of human sensory perception.
A light source must reach a certain brightness to exceed the absolute threshold of the human eye.

Synonyms of absolute threshold

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