criticality

noun
UK: /ˌkrɪtɪˈkæləti/
US: /ˌkrɪtɪˈkæləti/

  1. The state or degree of being critical; the quality of being crucial or vital.

    1. The criticality of the situation demanded immediate action.
    2. The analysis highlighted the criticality of early intervention in preventing escalation.

  2. The condition of a nuclear reactor when it is sustaining a chain reaction.

    1. The reactor achieved criticality after several hours of careful adjustments.
    2. Maintaining criticality within safe limits is paramount for the reactor's operation.

  3. The quality of involving detailed analysis and assessment.

    1. Her criticality was appreciated during the project review session.
    2. The team benefited from her criticality, which identified key areas for improvement.

Synonyms

importance severity urgency cruciality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "criticality" in English means: The state or degree of being critical; the quality of being crucial or vital., The condition of a nuclear reactor when it is sustaining a chain reaction., The quality of involving detailed analysis and assessment..

The phonetic transcription of "criticality" is /ˌkrɪtɪˈkæləti/ in British English and /ˌkrɪtɪˈkæləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "criticality": importance, severity, urgency, cruciality.

Example usage of "criticality": "The criticality of the situation demanded immediate action.". More examples on the page.