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British pronunciation/dˈɒt/
American pronunciation/ˈdɑt/

Definition & Meaning of "dot"

Dot
01

a small, round mark or spot

dot definition and meaning

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.

02

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

dot definition and meaning

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.

03

street name for lysergic acid diethylamide

04

the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code

05

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

06

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

to dot
01

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

Transitive: to dot a surface
to dot definition and meaning
02

to be distributed or scattered in a random manner across a surface or area

Transitive: to dot a surface or area
03

to add a small round mark to something

Transitive: to dot sth

dot

n

dotage

n

dotage

n

dotty

adj

dotty

adj

microdot

n

microdot

n
example
Example
The tattoo artist added a dot of blue ink to the design.
The artist used tiny dots to create a beautiful painting.
The painter added a final dot of white paint to complete the artwork.
There was a dot of ink on his shirt from the pen.
She put a red dot on the map to mark the location of her house.
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