point (noun)

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• point — ► NOUN 1) the tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object. 2) a particular spot, place, or moment. 3) an item, detail, or idea in a discussion, text, etc. 4) (the point) the most significant or relevant factor or element. 5) advantage… …   English terms dictionary

• point-to-point — ► NOUN (pl. point to points) ▪ an amateur cross country steeplechase for horses used in hunting …   English terms dictionary

• point·er — /ˈpoıntɚ/ noun, pl ers [count] 1 : a useful suggestion about how to do or understand something better She got some pointers [=hints, tips] about the use of commas. Let me give you a few pointers on managing a successful business. 2 Brit : a sign… …   Useful english dictionary

• point*/*/*/ — [pɔɪnt] noun I 1) [C] one idea or opinion among a number of others I disagree with you on a couple of points.[/ex] 2) [singular] the thing that you are trying to say My point is that we re spending too much time on details.[/ex] I take your point …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• point — 1 /pOInt/ noun 1 IDEA (C) a single fact, idea, or opinion that is part of an argument or discussion: There was one point on which everyone agreed. | She had brought a list of points for discussion. | One important point must be borne in mind. |… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• point man — noun 1. someone who is the forefront of an important enterprise he is the president s point man on economic issues • Hypernyms: ↑leader 2. a soldier who goes ahead of a patrol • Hypernyms: ↑soldier * * * I. noun …   Useful english dictionary

• point-to-point — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) : a cross country horse race from one specified point to another with each rider free to choose his own course : steeplechase * * * /poynt teuh poynt /, n. a cross country horse race between specified points, in which… …   Useful english dictionary

• point — n 1: a particular detail, proposition, or issue of law; specif: point of error 2: any of various incremental units used in measuring, fixing, or calculating something: as a: a unit used in calculating a sentence by various factors (as aggravating …   Law dictionary

• point duty — noun the control of traffic by a policeman stationed at an intersection • Regions: ↑United Kingdom, ↑UK, ↑U.K., ↑Britain, ↑United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, ↑Great Britain • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• point of no return — noun a line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment • Syn: ↑Rubicon • Hypernyms: ↑line, ↑dividing line, ↑demarcation, ↑contrast * * * 1. : the poi …   Useful english dictionary

• point of reference — noun an indicator that orients you generally it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved • Syn: ↑reference point, ↑reference • Hypernyms: ↑indicator • Hyponyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary