magic number

• Número que aparece em um contexto específico e é considerado significativo, frequentemente usado em computação, esportes ou negócios para indicar uma meta ou um limiar que determina um resultado específico.

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.