mendoza line

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Definition of mendoza line in English English dictionary

The line dividing acceptable mediocrity from unacceptable mediocrity

The division's sales figures this quarter are close to the Mendoza Line.

A .200 batting average, which is around the minimum batting average a player with strong defensive skills can have and still stay in the major leagues. Named for Mario Mendoza

His recent slump has put him perilously close to the Mendoza Line; he may be headed to AAA soon.

Hyphenation

Men·do·za line

Turkish pronunciation

mendōzı layn

Pronunciation

/menˈdōzə ˈlīn/ /mɛnˈdoʊzə ˈlaɪn/