point

(eg. house, quote, summary )

point /ˈpɔ ɪnt/ ?

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Definition(s):

(n) a geometric element that has position but no extension
(n) the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
(n) a brief version of the essential meaning of something
(n) an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
(n) a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
(n) an instant of time
(n) the object of an activity
(n) a V shape
(n) a very small circular shape
(n) the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
(n) a promontory extending out into a large body of water
(n) a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
(n) a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
(n) an outstanding characteristic
(n) sharp end
(n) any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
(n) a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
(n) 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
(n) a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
(n) a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
(n) the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
(n) the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
(n) a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
(n) the gun muzzle's direction
(n) a wall socket
(n) a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
(v) indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
(v) be oriented
(v) direct into a position for use
(v) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
(v) be a signal for or a symptom of
(v) sail close to the wind
(v) mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
(v) mark with diacritics
(v) mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
(v) be positionable in a specified manner
(v) intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
(v) indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
(v) give a point to
(v) repair the joints of bricks

Synonym(s)

distributor point, power point, gunpoint, spot, pointedness, detail

Derived Word(s)

pointer

Usage(s):

The network has long been the only one in the region with a point-counterpoint approach, where many others are 'point-point-point.
The second child, in turn, is a point ahead of the third.
Julie Jacobson AP Monday marks the end of August, a month with both good and bad news out of Afghanistan and the approach of a key turning point.

Quotes

He called last year's bull market, remember, saying in March of 2009, "What you're now seeing is profit-and-earning ratios are starting to get to the point where buying stocks is a potentially good deal," whereupon stocks promptly embarked on...
on Jun 16, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Wall Street Journal
"At this point, it does not threaten the site, but we know that these tracks can change, and we're paying very close attention to it," Allen said in a briefing Saturday. "We know the weather is unpredictable and we could have a sudden,...
on Jun 27, 2010 By: Thad W Allen Source: USA Today
"If Sao Paulo wants to host the opening game or the competition as a whole, the deadline is getting close," Teixeira said. "Cape Town built [Green Point Stadium] in two-and-a-half years, so we are dangerously close to the limit. The issue...
on Jul 8, 2010 By: Teixeira Source: National