point: significado e definições

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.

Linguistics A vowel point.

One of the protruding marks used in certain methods of writing and printing for the blind.

Mathematics A dimensionless geometric object having no properties except location.

Mathematics An element in a geometrically described set.

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 11°15ʹ between any two adjacent 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.

An objective or purpose to be reached or achieved, or one that is worth reaching or achieving: What is the point of discussing this issue further?

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. Your weak point is your constant need for approval.

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.