crisis

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A time of serious danger, difficulty, or trouble.

   The country went bankrupt during the economic crisis.

2. 2
   noun

   A crucial moment or turning point when an important decision must be made.

   The company has reached a crisis and must decide whether to keep going or close down.

From Latin crisis, from Ancient Greek κρίσις (krísis, “a separating, power of distinguishing, decision, choice, election, judgment, dispute”), from κρίνω (krínō, “pick out, choose, decide, judge”).

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