Definition of Point
Point
point
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the tapered and sharpened end of an object such as a tool or weapon;
e.g. Be careful with that spear, its point is very sharp.
(noun)
a particular spot, position, or place on an area, surface, or object, a particular stage in a process or a specific moment in time;
e.g. When you reach that point, turn left. He has reached the point in the task from where he needs help. At that point, I asked if I could go with her.
(noun)
a single detail or item in a longer text, discussion, or list, often the essential idea or argument of discussion;
e.g. She introduced the point in her speech with an example. He took too long to get to the main point of his essay.
(noun)
the main purpose of doing something, or the advantage gained from it;
e.g. I wasn't sure of the point of this task, but I did it anyway.
(noun)
a unit or mark of scoring in some system, such as in a game or contest/competition;
e.g. They only needed to score one more point to win the match.
(verb)
to use one's hands to gesture and direct someone's attention towards something, broadly to indicate something or be oriented in a particular direction;
e.g. People began to point and laugh at him. The signs point out the trail that you should follow.
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