Near-Critical Path

Near-Critical Path is a sequence of activities with low float which, if exhausted, becomes a critical path sequence for the project. See also critical path, free float, near-critical activity, and total float.

Definition

According to the PMI Lexicon of Project Management Terms,

Near-Critical Path. A sequence of activities with low float which, if exhausted, becomes a critical path sequence for the project. See also critical path, free float, near-critical activity, and total float.