point system
Noun: 1. A system of writing or printing using patterns of raised dots that can be read by touch: This refers specifically to a tactile writing system, most commonly Braille, used by people who are blind or visually impaired. 2. A system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point: This refers to the standardized measurement system used in typography and printing to define font sizes, where one point is typically 1/72 of an inch. 3. A system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules: This refers to any method of assessment, scoring, or ranking where numerical values (points) are assigned to actions, achievements, or qualities based on a predefined set of rules.
Referring to a tactile writing system:
- Learning the point system of Braille opens up the world of literature to those with visual impairments.
- The book was transcribed into the point system for accessibility.
Referring to typography:
- In the point system, a 12-point font is larger than a 10-point font.
- Designers must understand the point system to ensure proper text layout.
Referring to an evaluation method:
- The driver's license point system penalizes traffic violations.
- Our loyalty program uses a point system where you earn points for every dollar spent.
- The competition will be judged using a complex point system.
- "To be under a point system": To be subject to evaluation or penalties governed by a points-based framework.
- New drivers are under a strict point system for their first two years.
- Point (n): The fundamental unit within any of these systems (e.g., a Braille character point, a typographic measurement point, a score point).
- Braille (n): The most common and specific example of a tactile point system.
- Scoring system (n): A near-synonym for the evaluation-based meaning of point system.
- For evaluation:
- For typography:
- For tactile writing:
- To accumulate points: To gather a score within a point system.
- Customers can accumulate points to redeem for rewards.
- To lose points: To have points deducted as a penalty.
- Contestants will lose points for incorrect answers.
- Point size (n): A term derived from the typographic meaning, referring specifically to the font size measured in points.
- What point size should the body text be?
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a system of writing or printing using patterns of raised dots that can be read by touch
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a system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point
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a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules
