juncture
n. countablen. a specific point in time, especially one that is very important. It is often used when talking about a situation where a big decision needs to be made.
n. a particular point in time, especially one made significant by the concurrence of circumstances. Often used in the phrase 'at this juncture' to indicate a critical stage in a process.
At this juncture, we must decide whether to continue the project.
Negotiations have reached a critical juncture where both parties must agree on the final budget or risk a total shutdown.
While the historical data is useful, it provides little guidance at this specific juncture, as the current market volatility is unprecedented in the modern era.
Inherited from Middle English juncture, from Latin iūnctūra. Doublet of jointure.
Frequently occurs in the prepositional phrase 'at this juncture'.
at this junctionat this junctureLearners often confuse 'juncture' (a point in time) with 'junction' (a physical place where roads or wires meet).