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

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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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. Chad Houser:

   They're doing a tremendous job stepping up to the plate during this time of crisis, so many of them have gone to the schools that the meals are going to. They've lived in the neighborhoods that the meals are going to. And it's a full circle opportunity for them.

2. Governor Andrew Cuomo:

   We are called upon to deal with this crisis. We are in day 56, i believe everything we did was worth it.

3. James Gandolfini:

   The intervention wasn’t my idea, i think [it was] his family’s idea because his sister was there. It was definitely a crisis situation.

4. Panos Kammenos:

   I asked for Mouzalas to resign on his own, to protect the government and leave, the effort to weaken the minister, who struggles every day to handle the refugee crisis, is irresponsible and hypocritical, particularly ahead of the upcoming EU leaders summit.

5. Peter Navarro:

   We know statistically, based on our experience with the China trade shock in the 2000s, that unemployment creates more suicides, depression and drug abuse, but we also know this in this crisis, as we've basically locked down our hospitals for everything but Covid, women haven't been getting mammograms or cervical examinations for cancer. We haven't been able to do other procedures for the heart or the kidneys. And that's going to kill people as well.

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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