Borderline

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Almost SufficientPlay
Use 'borderline' to describe something barely meeting a standard or requirement. SlideHis effort in the project was borderline acceptable.
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Emphasize UncertaintyPlay
Convey that a situation or quality is uncertain or may change with 'borderline'. SlideHer attendance is borderline; she might fail due to absences.
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Indecisive DescriptorPlay
'Borderline' expresses indecision between two options or categories. SlideThe movie is borderline horror or thriller, hard to categorize.