critical mass
noun
: a size, number, or amount large enough to produce a particular result
the critical mass of activity needed for a retail store
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That critical mass of riders who collectively deter crime and create a more secure transit experience looms as the ultimate solution to challenges that the RTD and other transit agencies face, especially when extreme weather hits.
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
As college football coverage became supersaturated, the impact of the NFL’s annual Thanksgiving doubleheader began taking on critical mass.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Now, company execs believe Peacock has reached critical mass in terms of its portfolio of sports rights, originals, next-day NBC and Bravo content, and movies including titles from Universal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The team plays with admirable determination and focus, but the injury list was already at a critical mass before the Warner injury.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
As college football coverage became supersaturated, the impact of the NFL’s annual Thanksgiving doubleheader began taking on critical mass.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Now, company execs believe Peacock has reached critical mass in terms of its portfolio of sports rights, originals, next-day NBC and Bravo content, and movies including titles from Universal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The team plays with admirable determination and focus, but the injury list was already at a critical mass before the Warner injury.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Critical mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical%20mass. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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