Definition & Bedeutung von "dot"

Dot

SUBSTANTIV

Punkt

a small, round mark or spot

What is a "dot"?

A dot (·) is a small round punctuation mark used in various ways in writing and typography. It is commonly used to indicate a decimal point in numbers, such as in "3.14," where it separates the whole number from the fractional part. Dots can also serve as bullet points in lists, representing individual items, or as a part of ellipses (… ) to indicate omitted text. In some contexts, dots are used in abbreviations or to signify pauses in speech. Their simplicity and versatility make dots an important element in written communication.

Punkt, Notenpunkt

a small round symbol in written music indicating augmentation of time by one half or staccato

What is a "dot"?

In music, a dot is a symbol placed immediately after a note or rest that extends its duration by half of its original value. For example, if a dot is added to a half note, which normally lasts for two beats, it becomes a dotted half note that lasts for three beats. The dot extends the length of the note, making it longer than it would be without the dot. This helps to create varied rhythms and add complexity to musical compositions.

Punkt, Dosis

street name for lysergic acid diethylamide

Punkt, kurzes Signal

the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code

Verkehrsministerium, DOT (Verkehrsministerium)

the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966

Punkt, Dot

a small round mark used to separate parts of a website name or an email address

to dot

VERB

punktieren, flecken

to place a small, round spot or point on a surface