Definitions of POINT in various dictionaries:
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a geometric element that has position but no extension
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the precise location of something
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a brief version of the essential meaning of something
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an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
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a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
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an instant of time
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the object of an activity
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a V shape
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a very small circular shape
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the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
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a promontory extending out into a large body of water
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a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
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a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
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an outstanding characteristic
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sharp end
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any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
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a linear unit used to measure the size of type
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one percent of the total principal of a loan
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a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
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a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
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the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
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the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
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a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
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the gun muzzle's direction
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a wall socket
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a contact in the distributor
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indicate a place, direction, person, or thing
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be oriented
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direct into a position for use
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direct the course
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be a signal for or a symptom of
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sail close to the wind
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mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
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mark with diacritics
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mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
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be positionable in a specified manner
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intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
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indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
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give a point to
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repair the joints of bricks
A sharp or tapered end: the point of a knife; the point of the antenna.
An object having a sharp or tapered end: a stone projectile point.
A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.
A mark formed by or as if by a sharp end.
A mark or dot used in printing or writing for punctuation, especially a period.
A decimal point.
A vowel point.
One of the protruding marks used in certain methods of writing and printing for the sightless.
A dimensionless geometric object having no properties except location.
A place or locality considered with regard to its position: connections to Chicago and points west.
A narrowly particularized and localized position or place; a spot: The troops halted at a point roughly 1,000 yards from the river.
A specified degree, condition, or limit, as in a scale or course: the melting point of a substance.
Any of the 32 equal divisions marked at the circumference of a mariner’s compass card that indicate direction.
The interval of 1115' between any two adj acent markings.
A distinct condition or degree: finally reached the point of exhaustion.
The interval of time immediately before a given occurrence; the verge: on the point of resignation; at the point of death.
A specific moment in time: At this point, we are ready to proceed.
The major idea or essential part of a concept or narrative: You have missed the whole point of the novel.
A significant, outstanding, or effective idea, argument, or suggestion: Your point is well taken.
A separate, distinguishing item or element; a detail: Diplomacy is certainly not one of his strong points.
A quality or characteristic that is important or distinctive, especially a standard characteristic used to judge an animal.
A single unit, as in counting, rating, or measuring.
A unit of academic credit usually equal to one hour of class work per week during one semester.
A numerical unit of academic achievement equal to a letter grade.
A unit of scoring or counting.
A unit equal to one dollar, used to quote or state variations in the current prices of stocks or commodities.
A unit equal to one percent, used to quote or state interest rates or shares in gross profits.
One percent of the total principal of a loan, paid up front to the lender and considered separately from the interest.
A phrase, such as a fugue subject, in contrapuntal music.
A unit of type size equal to 0.
A jeweler’s unit of weight equal to 2 milligrams or 0.
The act or an instance of pointing.
The stiff and attentive stance taken by a hunting dog.
Needlepoint.
A reconnaissance or patrol unit that moves ahead of an advance party or guard, or that follows a rear guard.
The position occupied by such a unit or guard: A team of Rangers were walking point at the outset of the operation.
An electrical contact, especially one in the distributor of an automobile engine.
An electrical socket or outlet.
A movable rail, tapered at the end, such as that used in a railroad switch.
The vertex of the angle created by the intersection of rails in a frog or switch.
A ribbon or cord with a metal tag at the end, used to fasten clothing in the 16th and 17th centuries.
To direct or aim: point a weapon.
To bring (something) to notice: pointed out an error in their reasoning.
To indicate the position or direction of: pointed out the oldest buildings on the skyline.
To sharpen (a pencil, for example); provide with a point.
To separate with decimal points: pointing off the hundredths place in a column of figures.
To mark (text) with points; punctuate.
To mark (a consonant) with a vowel point.
To give emphasis to; stress: comments that simply point up flawed reasoning.
To indicate the presence and position of (game) by standing immobile and directing the muzzle toward it.
To fill and finish the joints of (masonry) with cement or mortar.
To direct attention or indicate position with or as if with the finger.
To turn the mind or thought in a particular direction or to a particular conclusion: All indications point to an early spring.
To be turned or faced in a given direction; aim.
To indicate the presence and position of game.
To sail close to the wind.
verb - to indicate direction with the finger