Definitions

1. noun

The state of being critical; the quality of being critical.

“The criticality of the situation led the team to come up with a plan B.”

2. noun

A measure of the likelihood of a system failure; the probability of a system failing.

“The criticality assessment of the power grid indicated a high risk of a blackout.”

3. noun

The degree to which a system is dependent on a particular component or factor.

“The criticality of the server to the company’s operations was highlighted after it went down.”