point

/pɔint/
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point

The student uses a sharp pencil point to mark the exact location on the map.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A specific location or position: A precise spot in space, often having no dimension.
    • A particular moment in time: A specific instant.
    • A single item, detail, or idea in a discussion or list: A distinct element or matter under consideration.
    • The sharp end of something: The tapered tip of an object like a pencil, knife, or arrow.
    • A unit of measurement, value, or scoring: Used in games, typography, finance, or to indicate degree.
    • The essential meaning or purpose of something: The central idea or reason.
    • A particular quality or characteristic: A distinguishing feature or trait.

  2. Verb:

    • To direct or aim something: To cause something to face or be oriented toward a specific direction or target.
    • To indicate or show something: To use a finger, tool, or sign to draw attention to a location, direction, or fact.
    • To give something a sharp tip: To make something tapered or sharp.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The meeting is at a point five miles north of here. (A specific location)
    • At that point, I decided to leave. (A particular moment)
    • She made several interesting points in her argument. (A distinct idea)
    • Be careful with the point of the needle. (The sharp end)
    • Our team is three points ahead. (A unit of scoring)
    • I don't understand the point of this exercise. (The essential purpose)
    • Patience is one of her strong points. (A particular quality)

  • Verb:

    • Point the camera towards the mountain. (To direct or aim)
    • He pointed to the map to show us the route. (To indicate)
    • The carpenter pointed the wooden stake. (To give a sharp tip)
Advanced Usage

  • "To make a point of doing something": To do something deliberately or as a special effort.

    • She made a point of thanking everyone personally.

  • "A case in point": An example that illustrates what is being discussed.

    • The recent accident is a case in point for why we need stricter safety laws.

  • "To the point": Relevant and concise, without unnecessary details.

    • His explanation was brief and to the point.
Variants and Related Words

  • Pointer (n): A stick used to point at things; a piece of advice; a breed of dog that "points" at game.

    • The lecturer used a laser pointer.

  • Pointed (adj): Having a sharp end; (of a remark) direct and critical.

    • She made a pointed comment about his lateness.

  • Pointless (adj): Having no purpose or meaning.

    • It's pointless to argue any further.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Dot, spot, location, moment, detail, tip, purpose, aspect.
  • Verb: Direct, aim, indicate, show, signal.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Point out: To indicate or make someone notice something.

    • She pointed out the mistakes in my report.

  • Point to/towards: To suggest or be evidence that something is true or likely.

    • All the evidence points to his innocence.

  • Point up: To emphasize or make something more noticeable.

    • The crisis points up the need for better planning.
Related Idioms

  • Beside the point: Irrelevant to the subject being discussed.

    • Whether you like him is beside the point; we need his skills.

  • On the point of (doing something): About to do something.

    • I was on the point of calling you when you arrived.

  • A sore point: A subject that causes annoyance or upset.

    • His failed exam is a sore point, so don't mention it.
point

The student uses a sharp pencil point to mark the exact location on the map.

Noun
  1. a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
  2. a wall socket
  3. the gun muzzle's direction
    • he held me up at the point of a gun
  4. a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
    • he knows my bad points as well as my good points
  5. the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
  6. the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
  7. a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
    • the point of the arrow was due north
  8. a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
    • in England they call a period a stop
  9. one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
  10. a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
  11. any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
    • he checked the point on his compass
  12. sharp end
    • he stuck the point of the knife into a tree
    • he broke the point of his pencil
  13. an outstanding characteristic
    • his acting was one of the high points of the movie
  14. a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
  15. a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
    • he noticed an item in the New York Times
    • she had several items on her shopping list
    • the main point on the agenda was taken up first
  16. a promontory extending out into a large body of water
    • they sailed south around the point
  17. the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
    • he scored 20 points in the first half
    • a touchdown counts 6 points
  18. a very small circular shape
    • a row of points
    • draw lines between the dots
  19. a V shape
    • the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
  20. the object of an activity
    • what is the point of discussing it?
  21. an instant of time
    • at that point I had to leave
  22. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
    • a remarkable degree of frankness
    • at what stage are the social sciences?
  23. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
    • several of the details are similar
    • a point of information
  24. a brief version of the essential meaning of something
    • get to the point
    • he missed the point of the joke
    • life has lost its point
  25. the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
    • she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street
  26. a geometric element that has position but no extension
    • a point is defined by its coordinates
Verb
  1. repair the joints of bricks
    • point a chimney
  2. give a point to
    • The candles are tapered
  3. indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
    • the dog pointed the dead duck
  4. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
    • He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
    • criticism directed at her superior
    • direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
  5. be positionable in a specified manner
    • The gun points with ease
  6. mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
  7. mark with diacritics
    • point the letter
  8. mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
  9. sail close to the wind
  10. be a signal for or a symptom of
    • These symptoms indicate a serious illness
    • Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
    • The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued
  11. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
  12. direct into a position for use
    • point a gun
    • He charged his weapon at me
  13. be oriented
    • The weather vane points North
    • the dancers toes pointed outward
  14. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
    • I showed the customer the glove section
    • He pointed to the empty parking space
    • he indicated his opponents

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