"juncture" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/ Audio: en-us-juncture.ogg [US] Forms: juncture [singular], junctures [plural]
enPR: jŭŋk'chər Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A juncture is a critical point in time. Synonyms: moment, point
    Sense id: simple-juncture-en-noun-cAcsXnXd
  2. A juncture is a place where things meet or join. Synonyms: junction, intersection
    Sense id: simple-juncture-en-noun-QLYpi9T3
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