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cutoff point Translationscutoff point
cutoff point[′kət‚ȯf ‚pȯint] (mechanical engineering) The point at which there is a transition from spiral flow in the housing of a centrifugal fan to straight-line flow in the connected duct. The point on the stroke of a steam engine where admission of steam is stopped. Cutoff point
Cutoff pointThe lowest rate of return acceptable on investments.Cutoff PointThe required rate of return needed to make an investment worth the expense. The cutoff point is subject and varies from investor to investor. However, in general, cutoff points vary by risk. That is, the cutoff point is almost higher for a riskier investment, meaning that the investor will not invest in a risky venture that is unlikely to have a high rate of return. Some investors adopt cutoff points as their personal investment policies, while others decide based on the situation. |