Cutoff
/ˈkʌtˌɔf/
Definitions
- (n.) A fixed point or limit at which something is stopped or discontinued.
The application cutoff for the scholarship is March 1st.
- (adj.) Describing something that serves as a boundary or deadline beyond which no further action is taken.
They missed the cutoff date for submitting evidence.
Forms
- cut-off
Related terms
Commentary
Commonly used to define temporal or quantitative limits; be precise whether referring to a deadline or threshold in drafting.
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