needlevel
nounUK /ˈniːdˌlɛvəl/
US /ˈnidˌlɛvəl/
A needlevel is how much of something you must have.
The needlevel for water is very high when you are thirsty.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A stage in a game or system that shows how much help a player needs.
The game raised the needlevel after the first round.
3. The amount of something required before an action can happen.
The needlevel for a new library was finally reached.
4. A measure of how badly a person or group requires support.
The charity checked the needlevel of each family.