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ABSOLUTE THRESHOLD

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Absolute Threshold.

Absolute Threshold - as a noun

The lowest level of stimulation that a person can detect

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"The absolute threshold of vision refers to the smallest amount of light that can be detected by the human eye."
"For a sound to be audible, it must surpass the absolute threshold of hearing."
"The absolute threshold for taste is the lowest concentration of a substance that can be detected."
"In psychology, the absolute threshold is the minimum intensity of a stimulus required for it to be consciously detected."
"The absolute threshold for touch is the smallest amount of pressure that can be felt."
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