critical path

noun

The sequence of dependent steps that determine the minimum time needed to carry out an operation.

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Meanings

nouncritical path (plural critical paths)

plural critical paths

  1. operationsThe sequence of dependent steps that determine the minimum time needed to carry out an operation.

Translations

Esperanto krita vojo
  • krita vojosequence of steps
Finnish kriittinen polku
  • kriittinen polkusequence of steps
Polish ścieżka krytyczna
  • ścieżka krytycznasequence of steps
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APA

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MLA

“critical path.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/critical%20path. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “critical path,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/critical%20path.

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