magic number

• Nombre qui apparaît dans un contexte donné et est considéré comme significatif, souvent utilisé en informatique, dans le sport ou en affaires pour désigner un objectif ou un seuil déterminant un résultat précis.

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.