borderline
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of BORDERLINE
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having some but not all characteristics of something
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In borderline cases like these, the best course of action is difficult to determine.
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Two candidates for the job seem very good, and three others are borderline. [=three may or may not be suitable for the job]
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not quite as severe as what is usual or expected
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As a borderline diabetic, Lara is able to control her blood sugar levels solely through diet.
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borderline alcoholics
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existing at or near a border
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borderline
/ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/
noun
plural
borderlines
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borderline
/ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/
noun
plural
borderlines
Britannica Dictionary definition of BORDERLINE
[count]
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the point at which one thing changes to another thing
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the point between two different things
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New technology in hearing aids makes the borderline [=distinction] between the deaf and hearing worlds less clear.
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the borderline between fact and fiction
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borderline
/ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/
adverb
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borderline
/ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of BORDERLINE
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almost or nearly
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The movie is only borderline funny.
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She was borderline suicidal.
