Start
Start noun - The point at which something begins.
Usage example: knew from the start of the game that he would win easily
Threshold
Threshold noun - The point at which something begins.
Usage example: at the threshold of the new year, it's time to look back and make resolutions for the future
Nearby Word: thresholding
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However, enemies are running at the doors and if one reaches the threshold, the door reopens and you have to start again.
Source: Luck-Based Mission - For reference, the threshold of pain starts at 140 decibels, glass shatters at 163 dB, eardrums start rupturing at 190 dB, and the threshold of death ends at 200 dB.
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Mass Effect 3 races past the Godzilla Threshold before the player even presses start.
Source: Godzilla Threshold
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