Barrier to entry

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn impediment that prohibits the use, adoption, application, etc. of .

"The class has a number of prerequisites, so sadly there is a barrier to entry."

2.NounA cost that must be incurred by a new entrant into a market, but which does not apply to incumbents.

3.NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see barrier,‎ to,‎ entry.

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