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• a location in physical space
• a unit of angular measurement; see navigation
• point is a typographic unit of measure in typography equal inch or sometimes approximated as inch; on computer displays it should be equal to point in typography if the correct display resolution is set, and is often the height of one or two pixels if the resolution is set to 72 or 144 dpi respectively
• scoring
• railroad switch (British English)
• Geography A bluff or natural overlook.
• the meaning or purpose of something, especially statements made during a discussion, argument, or dispute. Also counterpoint.
• Mathematical terms include
  • a point in geometry (an entity that has a location in space but no extent)
  • an element in a set
  • a related concept in topology: see point (topology)Topology In mathematics, particularly in topology, a point of a topological space is an element of the underlying set of the space.
  • solution pointIn mathematics, the solution point is a point that satisfies an equation. For example, the point (2,1) is a solution point of the equation 4''x + y 9 because if x 2 and y 1 then 4''x + y 4· 2 + 1 8 + 1 9. Some equations have no solution points — for examp
• Pointspoints (coat color) In cats, a point is a dark coloration of tail, face, ears, and paws. It is often, but not always, quite dark or black. Points are found in several cat breeds and are sometimes part of these breeds' standards. Especially in lighter colo are a type of fur coloration in catFor alternative meanings see cat (disambiguation). The cat (also called domestic cat or house cat is a small feline carnivorous mammal. Its scientific name is Felis silvestris catus or Felis silvestris domesticus but the species is sometimes referred to as.
• point, or en pointepointe shoe by Dancing en pointe is the action of rising to 'tips of the toes' whilst performing steps from ballet technique. Also known as pointe work it is mostly performed using hard toed pointe shoes but can be performed using soft toed ballet shoes., is a balletBallet is the name given to a specfic dance form and technique. Dance works choreographed using this techique are called ballets and may include; dance, mime, acting and music ( orchestral and sung). Ballets can be performed alone or as part of an opera. maneuver.
• "to point" means to indicate something with an extended arm and index finger aimed at what is being indicated.