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Borderline

usgb/ˈbɔːrdərlaɪn/Volume
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Almost Sufficient

Use 'borderline' to describe something barely meeting a standard or requirement.

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His effort in the project was borderline acceptable.
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Emphasize Uncertainty

Convey that a situation or quality is uncertain or may change with 'borderline'.

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Her attendance is borderline; she might fail due to absences.
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Indecisive Descriptor

'Borderline' expresses indecision between two options or categories.

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The movie is borderline horror or thriller, hard to categorize.
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