point

noun

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : point
  • plural : points
  • USPS abbreviation, singular : PT
  • USPS abbreviation, plural : PTS

Senses

  • unit of measure in a sports competition and games
  • unit of scoring in a game
  • tapering landform, projecting into a body of water
  • measurement unit used in typography
  • basketball unit of scoring accumulated by making field goals and free throws
  • unit of measure in a sports competition and games
  • fundamental object of geometry: locus within which we can distinguish no other locus than itself
  • purpose of a discussion or proposal
  • salient contention held by an interlocutor (having a point)
  • opinion of an individual (point of view)
  • prefabricated argument (talking point)
  • speak based upon pre-existing arguments (potentially provided by others)
  • be certain to do/accomplish

point

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : point
  • simple present, singular, third person : points
  • simple past : pointed
  • present participle : pointing
  • past participle : pointed

Senses

  • indicate a direction
  • The next two point out the ripeness of the people for the threatened judgements.

  • point