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critical

критический

Meaning of critical

very important or serious

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EN-UK/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
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🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Это критический момент для команды.

This is a critical moment for the team.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Её здоровье в критическом состоянии.

Her health is in a critical state.

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critical meaning: what does it mean?

very important or serious

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This is a critical moment for the team. Translation: Это критический момент для команды.

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