Küszöbe

Küszöbe is a Hungarian noun form derived from küszöb, meaning threshold. In general use, küszöbe denotes a boundary value or point at which a change occurs, or a level that must be exceeded for a result to happen. The concept is employed across disciplines to describe limits that separate different states or behaviours.

In sensory physiology and psychology, it refers to the sensory or detection threshold—the minimal stimulus intensity required for a person or animal to perceive a sensation.

In statistics and data processing, a threshold is a cut-off value used to distinguish signals from noise, classify data, or trigger an action. Examples include significance thresholds and image thresholding.

In electronics and engineering, a threshold level marks when a device switches on or conducts, such as a threshold voltage in transistors or diodes, or a switching threshold in comparator circuits.

In social science and politics, electoral thresholds define the minimum share of votes required for representation; other thresholds govern program initiation or funding.

Etymology and usage notes: küszöbe is a declined form of küszöb used in Hungarian grammar; the base term küszöb is more common in many compound phrases, such as küszöbérték (threshold value).

Common collocations include érzékelési küszöb (sensory threshold), küszöbérték (threshold value), and küszöbvonal (threshold level).