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point

British pronunciation/pˈɔ‍ɪnt/
American pronunciation/ˈpɔɪnt/
Point
[NOUN]
1

(geometry) an element that only has position, no extension and no dimension

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2

a mark or unit of scoring in a game or sport; one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

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3

an extremely small mark that is circular in shape

synonyms : dot
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4

the punctuation mark . used to indicate that a sentence or an abbreviation is ended

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5

a little dot that separates the whole number from the smaller parts of the number

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6

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

synonyms : detail
item
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7

a brief version of the essential meaning of something

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8

a basic element of design that refers to a small, clearly defined location or mark on a surface

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9

a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

synonyms : degree
level
stage
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10

an instant of time

synonyms : point in time
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11

the object of an activity

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12

a V shape

synonyms : peak
tip
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13

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

synonyms : item
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14

a promontory extending out into a large body of water

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15

sharp end

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16

an outstanding characteristic

synonyms : spot
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17

a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect

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18

a wall socket

synonyms : power point
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19

the gun muzzle's direction

synonyms : gunpoint
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20

a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs

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21

the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip

synonyms : pointedness
antonyms : unpointedness
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22

a distinguishing or individuating characteristic

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23

a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer

synonyms : head
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24

one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan

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25

a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch

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26

any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass

synonyms : compass point
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to point
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

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2

to aim or direct something in a particular direction or towards a specific target

synonyms : aim
direct
place
target
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3

mark with diacritics

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4

mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes

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5

mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics

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6

capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner

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7

sail close to the wind

synonyms : luff
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8

direct into a position for use

synonyms : charge
level
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9

be oriented

synonyms : orient
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10

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

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11

be a signal for or a symptom of

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12

give a point to

synonyms : sharpen
taper
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13

repair the joints of bricks

synonyms : repoint
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14

indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle

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15

be positionable in a specified manner

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16

to suggest that something is the case

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Examples
1The compass needle always points north.
2The problem has now reached crisis point.
3During the meeting, the presenter wrote important points on the whiteboard.
4No point in spoiling the ship for a ha'porth of tar
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