pivot point

A 'pivot point' is a versatile term used in various fields such as mechanics, finance, and everyday language to denote a central or crucial point of rotation or change.

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Definition

B2General

(common)A central or crucial point on which something turns or depends.

Example

  • The team's success became the pivot point of the entire project.

C1Finance

(technical)A calculated price level used to determine market trends, typically based on previous trading data.

Example

  • Traders often use the pivot point to predict market movements.

B2Mechanics

(technical)The fixed point around which a lever or other object rotates.

Example

  • The seesaw's balance depends on its pivot point.

B2Idiomatic

(common)The central or most important element in a situation, often indicating a turning point or change.

Example

  • The decision to move was the pivot point in their relationship.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pivot point":

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