juncture

noun/ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/

Frequency rank: #12,662 most common English word

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one made critical by circumstances.

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Example sentence

At this critical juncture, the team must decide whether to continue or abandon the project.

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