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magic number

/ˈmædʒɪk ˈnʌmbər/

Traducción: Número que aparece en un contexto determinado y se considera significativo, usado a menudo en informática, deportes o negocios para indicar una meta o un umbral que determina un resultado concreto.

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/ˈmædʒɪk ˈnʌmbər/C1formalIT
  • esNúmero que aparece en un contexto determinado y se considera significativo, usado a menudo en informática, deportes o negocios para indicar una meta o un umbral que determina un resultado concreto.

A number that appears in a specific context and is considered significant, often used in computing, sports, or business to refer to a target or threshold that determines a particular outcome.

  1. Sports: Clinching a Playoff SpotC1formalamerican

    A number used in sports to indicate how many wins a team needs or how many losses its closest competitor needs for the team to clinch a playoff berth.

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    • The team's magic number to win the division is five.
    • With a magic number of three, they are close to securing a playoff spot.
    • The magic number decreased after their rival lost last night.
  2. Business: Key Performance MetricB2formal

    A specific, often simple, metric that is considered crucial for the success or understanding of a business or process.

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    • Customer retention rate is the magic number for our subscription service.
    • The magic number for profitability is 10,000 units sold per month.
    • They focused on reducing churn, which is their magic number.
  3. General: A Special or Lucky NumberB1informal

    A number that is believed to bring good luck or has a special, almost mystical significance in a particular context.

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    • Seven is often considered a magic number in many cultures.
    • For him, the magic number is 42, as it always appears in his life.
    • She believes 11 is her magic number for winning games.