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Meaning ofpointin English

point

Pluralpoints
Past Tensepointed
Participle Verbpointing
Third Person Singularpoints

Definitions

Noun
1. a mathematical object with position (no magnitude)
2. a specific moment in time; a turning point
3. a purpose or goal; a reason for something
  The main point of the project is to improve customer satisfaction.
4. a specific spatial location
  The city is located at a point where the river meets the sea.
5. a small part of something larger; a detail
  The researcher focused on a specific point of the data to draw conclusions.
6. a small dot or mark; tiny spot
  The map showed a small point where the two roads met.
7. a decimal separator in math
  The math problem used a point to separate the decimal places.
8. a unit of score in games; competitions
  The team earned a point for each goal scored in the game.
9. a unit of stock price difference; economic measure
  The stock price rose by a point, indicating a small increase in value.
10. a tenth; fractional unit
  The recipe requires a point of salt to enhance the flavor.
11. a musical mark (indicating tone or time)
  The composer added a musical point to the score, indicating a slight pause.
12. a musical note or tune
  The singer's voice hit a high point in the melody, showcasing her vocal range.
13. a distinctive quality; characteristic
  The new policy has a point of fairness that benefits all employees.
14. main features; excellent qualities
  The company's mission statement highlights several key points of excellence.
15. contrasting color areas on animals
  The animal's coat had distinctive points of color on its fur.
16. a small mark; vowel indicator
  The dictionary includes a diacritical point to indicate the correct pronunciation.
17. an electric power outlet (socket)
  The hotel room had a point where guests could plug in their devices.
18. a navigation unit of 11.25°
  The ship's navigator used a point to measure the distance between two landmarks.
19. a unit of rain measurement (0.254 mm)
  The meteorologist recorded a point of rainfall in the gauge.
20. metal surfaces controlling ignition current
  The engineer designed a set of points to control the spark plugs in the engine.
21. a sharp tip or extremity
  The knife had a sharp point that could easily pierce skin.
22. the sharp tip of an object
  The hiker was careful not to touch the sharp point of the mountain peak.
23. a projecting part of an object; extremity
  The cliff had a sharp point that dropped down to the ocean.
24. an object with a sharp tip
  The hunter used a spear with a sharp point to catch his prey.
25. a spearhead on a handle; weapon
  The hunter held a spear with a deadly point at the ready.
26. a triangular position on a backgammon board
  The backgammon player tried to occupy a strategic point on the board.
27. a peninsula or land projection
  The coastline had a point that extended far into the sea.
28. a leading position; forefront of a group
  She stood at the point of the formation, leading her team forward.
29. front position in an advancing force
  The general took the point position in the army to lead the charge.
30. leadership role in a risky endeavor; public position
  She took a point of leadership in the company, guiding her team through challenges.
31. main direction on a compass (32 points)
  The hiker used a compass with 32 points to navigate the wilderness.
32. difference between two compass points
  The navigator carefully measured the point between the north and east directions.
33. sharpness of speech or writing; decisive expression
  The journalist's point in her article was clear and well-supported by evidence.
34. a railroad switch (UK, rail transport)
  The train switched to a different track at the point near the station.
35. a sharp projection (on an antler); a snag
  The deer's antler had a point that got caught in the fence.
36. a corner of a heraldic shield; a section
  The coat of arms featured a point at the top of the shield.
37. an ordinary extending upward from the base
  The architect designed an ordinary with a point that rose high above the building.
38. the act of extending a finger to indicate direction
  She made a point to gesture towards the direction they needed to go.
39. a hawk's perpendicular rise (over prey)
  The hawk's point of attack was swift and silent as it dove towards its prey.
40. a sabre or foil movement (fencing)
  The fencer executed a precise point to gain an advantage over her opponent.
41. a nautical cord for reefing sails
  The sailor used a point to tie down the sail and reduce its exposure to the wind.
42. a historical garment string
  The old costume had a point that was used to fasten the cloak.
43. delicate lace made with a needle
  The embroidery featured intricate point lace on the edges.
44. a position in sports (e.g. fielding, pitching)
  The baseball team has a skilled point guard who can pitch accurately.
45. a cricket fielding position; near wicket
  The fielder played at point position, catching the ball with ease.
46. a defensive position in lacrosse or hockey
  The defender played a strong point in front of the goal.
47. pitcher and catcher's position
  The pitcher and catcher stood at their point on the field, ready to throw.
48. a spot for a straight run (hunting context)
  The hunters waited at the point where the deer would likely cross.
49. a distinct division or unit; segment
  The presentation was divided into clear points to help the audience understand.
50. a sharp outer end or tip
  The rock had a sharp point that could be used for defense.
51. a heraldic escutcheon part
  The knight's coat of arms featured a point on the escutcheon with a symbol of his family.
52. a player's position in a game
  In basketball, the point guard is responsible for directing the team's offense.
53. a topic for discussion; a proposition
  The meeting will discuss a key point regarding the company's financial strategy.
Verb
1. to extend a finger; indicate direction
  She pointed to the map to show the location.
2. to draw attention; show something
  The teacher pointed out the mistake in the student's work.
3. to face a particular direction
  The antenna was adjusted to point towards the satellite.
4. to direct or aim at an object
  The teacher asked the student to point to the correct answer on the board.
5. to sharpen or cut to a sharp end; appoint
  She will point the pencil to make it sharp enough for writing.
6. to indicate a likelihood; predict
  The forecast will point to a high chance of rain tomorrow.
7. to repair or fill mortar joints
  The mason used a trowel to point the brick wall and fill in the gaps.
8. to finish a wall's surface; smooth it
  The mason used a special tool to point the brick wall and make it look new.
9. to cut with a sharp tool; shaping stone
  The stonemason used a chisel to point the stone and create a smooth surface.
10. to direct someone towards something
  The teacher will point the students to the relevant chapter in their textbook.
11. to separate integers from decimals; mark with symbols
  The student learned to point the decimal numbers in her math homework.
12. to mark with diacritics (accents, etc.)
  The editor carefully pointed the foreign words in the text with accents.
13. to add punctuation marks; punctuate text
  The writer learned to point her sentences with commas and periods.
14. to direct a CPU to a memory location
  The programmer used a pointer to set the variable to a specific memory location.
15. to direct domain requests to an IP address; resolve online
  The DNS server will point the domain name to the correct IP address.
16. to sail close to the wind (nautical context)
  The sailor had to point the bow of the boat into the wind to maintain direction.
17. to indicate game presence with a steady look
  The dog will point to the bird with its nose to signal the hunter.
18. to head towards the surface (of an abscess)
  The abscess began to point and would soon rupture through the skin.
19. to emphasize or give force (to a statement or action)
  The teacher tried to point her argument by providing several examples.
20. a specific spot or location in space
  The hiker tried to point out the exact location of the mountain peak.

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