Definitions for Crisis
ˈkraɪ sɪscri·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.9 / 10 votes

1. crisisnoun

   an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

   "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"

2. crisisnoun

   a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something

   "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.6 / 9 votes

1. crisisnoun

   A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.

2. crisisnoun

   An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.

3. crisisnoun

   A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which the patient is expected to recover or die.

4. crisisnoun

   A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.

5. crisisnoun

   A point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved.

6. Etymology: From κρίσις, from κρίνω

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crisisnoun

   Etymology: ϰϱίσις.

   1. The point in which the disease kills, or changes to the better.

   Wise leeches will not vain receipts obtrude;
   Deaf to complaints, they wait upon the ill,
   ’Till some safe crisis authorize their skill. Dryden.

   2. The point of time at which any affair comes to the height.

   This hour’s the very crisis of your fate;
   Your good or ill, your infamy or fame,
   And all the colour of your life depends
   On this important now. John Dryden, Spanish Fryar.

   The undertaking, which I am now laying down, was entered upon in the very crisis of the late rebellion, when it was the duty of every Briton to contribute his utmost assistance to the government, in a manner suitable to his station and abilities. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 55.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crisis

   A crisis (PL: crises; ADJ: critical) is either any event or period that will (or might) lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, or all of society. Crises are negative changes in the human or environmental affairs, especially when they occur abruptly, with little or no warning. More loosely, a crisis is a testing time for an emergency.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crisis

   A crisis is a critical and intense situation or event that poses a significant threat or challenge, often requiring immediate attention and action. It is a turning point or a moment of decision that demands decisive measures to mitigate negative consequences, restore stability, or manage evolving circumstances. Crises can occur in various fields, such as personal life, business, politics, natural disasters, public health emergencies, security, or finance, and often involve a heightened sense of urgency and uncertainty. Effective crisis management involves quickly assessing the situation, making informed decisions, implementing appropriate strategies, and communicating effectively to minimize harm and navigate through the crisis.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Crisisnoun

   the point of time when it is to be decided whether any affair or course of action must go on, or be modified or terminate; the decisive moment; the turning point

2. Crisisnoun

   that change in a disease which indicates whether the result is to be recovery or death; sometimes, also, a striking change of symptoms attended by an outward manifestation, as by an eruption or sweat

3. Etymology: [L. crisis, Gr. , fr. to separate. See Certain.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.2 / 5 votes

1. Crisis

   A crisis is any event that is, or expected to lead to, an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, community, or whole society. Crises are deemed to be negative changes in the security, economic, political, societal, or environmental affairs, especially when they occur abruptly, with little or no warning. More loosely, it is a term meaning 'a testing time' or an 'emergency event'.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Crisis

   krī′sis, n. point or time for deciding anything, the decisive moment or turning-point:—pl. Crises (krī′sēz). [Gr. krisis, from krinein, to separate.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:3.6 / 5 votes

1. crisis

   An incident or situation involving a threat to a nation, its territories, citizens, military forces, possessions, or vital interests that develops rapidly and creates a condition of such diplomatic, economic, political, or military importance that commitment of military forces and resources is contemplated to achieve national objectives.

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1. crisis

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1. • Juncture
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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Crisis' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1732

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Crisis' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3001

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Crisis' in Nouns Frequency: #726

How to pronounce Crisis?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say Crisis in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Crisis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Crisis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Crisis in a Sentence

1. Cory Booker:

   We're never going to solve this crisis if we have to wait for it to personally affect us or our neighborhood or our community before we demand action.

2. Ted Cruz:

   Enough is enough, the time to solve this crisis is now.

3. Texas Gov. Abbott:

   If the mayor wants a solution to this crisis, she should call on President Biden to take immediate action to secure the border — something he has failed to do. The true ongoing humanitarian crisis is along our southern border.

4. European Securities and Markets Authority:

   Data show that revenues and margins of the three largest CRAs have been growing materially since 2010, with 2013 figures back to the levels last seen before the financial crisis hit in 2008.

5. Rahul Gupta:

   We know from evaluations that we've done, because there's a strong evaluation component, that when this work is happening in those 700 communities across the country, the rates of substance use in youth like tobacco, drugs, marijuana and others goes down as compared to those that don't have these programs in their communities, this is a top priority, with a sense of urgency to address the abuse crisis, but it starts with prevention and prevention is the best return on investment when you look at it. And getting money directly to communities is so vital to make sure that [prevention programs] are working and they're working effectively.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Crisis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crisis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Crisis
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crisis
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Crisis
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Crisis
9. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf