McBurney's point is the most tender area of the abdomen of patients in the early stage of appendicitis. McBurney's point is named after the 19th-century New York surgeon Charles McBurney (1845-1913) who was the leading authority in his day on the diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis. Dr. McBurney in 1889 showed that incipient appendici [..]

A point is a location in a plane. It has no thickness.

An extended position of the foot which is achieved when the toe or ball is still in contact with the floor, but the heel is not.

To extend the foot in such a way that it is placed at an angle roughly parallel to the leg.

of-service (POS) plans - POS plans allow an HMO to contract with an insurance company to give enrollees the option of receiving services outside the HMO´s network. In Texas, HMOs must contract with an insurance company to offer POS plans.

(1) Regarding paper, a unit of thickness equating 1/1000 inch. (2) Regarding type, a unit of measure equaling 1/12 pica and .013875 inch (.351mm).

of-Service Plan - Health insurance policy that allows the employee to choose between in-network and out-of-network care each time medical treatment is needed.

late 14c., "indicate with the finger;" c. 1400, "wound by stabbing; make pauses in reading a text; seal or fill openings or joints or between tiles," partly from Old French pointoi [..]

c. 1200, "minute amount, single item in a whole; sharp end of a sword, etc.," a merger of two words, both ultimately from Latin pungere "to prick, pierce," related to pugnus " [..]

 a defined position in space.

A one-time charge on a mortgage principal, paid when the mortgage is taken out. One point equals one percent.

Unit of measurement given to small, precious gems. One point is equivalent to 1/100th of a carat. The abbreviation for point is Pt.

In the case of shares of stock, a point means $1. If ABC shares rise 3 points, each share has risen $3. In the case of bonds a point means $10, since a bond is quoted as a percentage of $1,000. A bond [..]

1/100th of a cent ($0.0001).

A location in a plane or in space, having no dimensions.

mark that indicates a place or location. In GIS, an element defined by a pair of x, y coordinates.

One percent of par value. Because municipal dollar prices are typically quoted in terms of a percentage of $1,000, a point is worth $10 regardless of the actual denomination of a security. A security  [..]

electric outlet, railroad switch (depending on context)

a geometric element that has position but no extension; "a point is defined by its coordinates" indicate: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or f [..]

A percentage of a mortgage amount (one point = 1 percent).

Fee charged by a lender to get additional revenue over the interest rate. A point is equal to one percent of the loan amount.

the sharp end of something, like a pin or a pencil

A physical connection to the entity being controlled or monitored. [T1.317-1993]

the forward man or element on a combat patrol

Or "point man." When a patrol or unit traveled single file, the first guy in line was called the "point." I've heard some Army veterans talk about putting new guys at point because "walking point" was such a high-risk job. In CAP 2-7-2, we put our best guy on point -- somebody savvy enough [..]

a measurement for type. Most books are set in 10 or 11 point type. Twelve points equal one pica em

A point is 1 percent of the amount of the mortgage.

 a lace furnished with a tag by which the.

A measurement used in typography for type size, leading, and other space specifications in a page layout. There are 12 points in a pica, and approximately 70 points to an inch.

A location in a plane or in space, having no dimensions.

A measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. 12 points to a pica, 72 points to an inch.

Definition For loans, 1% of the loan amount. For stocks, $1 per share. For bonds, 1% of the face value (usually $10, 1% of $1000).

)(v) To move the pointer on a display screen to select an item. Graphical user interfaces, such as the Macintosh interface, are often called point-and-click interfaces because a user typically points [..]

French for medium rare.

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1 : a particular detail, proposition, or issue of law ;specif : point of error 2 : any of various incremental units used in measuring, fixing, or calculating something: as a : a unit used in ...

Unit of measurement commonly used to specify type size. There are twelve points in a pica and 72 points in an inch.

the standard unit of type size of which there are 72 to the inch (one point is approximately 0.01383in). Point size is the measured from the top of the ascender to the bottom of the descender.

Chisel drawn nearly to a point.

A unit for measuring the size of a type font. A modern standard point is 1/72nd of an inch or 0.35 of a mm.

A finger of land jutting into the water, which if pronounced, can form a peninsula. Some points are submerged and not visible at the surface but can often be detected in depth finders. Points often ho [..]

A unit of measurement used by printers and graphics professionals. There are 6 points per pica, 36 points per inch. Also see pica.

Shorthand reference to 1%. In the context of a “bond,” a “point” means $10, since a “bond” with this reference means $1,000 (no matter what the actual denominations of the bonds of the issue). An issue or a security that is “discounted two points” is quoted at 98% of its par value.

1) (also Full point) A full stop; (US: period); 2) Traditional typographical unit used to measure the size of type, equivalent to about 1

A measure of price change equal to 1

A unit of measurement of audience size, usually 1 percent. point of view (POV):

A unit of thickness of paper or board; one thousandth of an inch. For example, .060” equals sixty points. See also Micron.

On a beef brisket there are two muscles, the flat and the point. The point is the smaller of the two and has more fat between the grains and produces the juicier meat. Also called the deckle. See my a [..]

One percentage point on a note or bond.

common unit of measure for interest rates, each point representing 1% of the amount of the loan.

One percentage of a mortgage loan amount. A point is an additional charge by the lender at the time of loan origination as a placement or service fee.

1 full stop; 2 standard unit of type size

Point is short for percentage point. In bonds, the term is used in reference to changes in interest rates; a rate that changes from 8 percent to 9 percent is said to have moved up 1 point. In real est [..]

  Originally, a point was a unit of measure in the typesetting industry. A printer’s point is 1/72.27 inch. In PostScript a point is 1/72 of in an inch. In Java, a point is one pixel width/height. If [..]

There are two common meanings for this word. The first is in the geometric sense; a position in space without size. Of course as applied to computers it must take up some space in practise (even if no [..]

A price movement of one full increment.

A dollar amount paid to a lender for making a loan. A point is one percent of the loan amount. Also called discount points.

One percent of loan amount. Loan fees are sometimes expressed in points.

(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 fa [..]

(1) The extreme end of a CAPE, or the outer end of any land area protruding into the water, usually less prominent than a CAPE. (2) (SMP) A low profile SHORELINE PROMONTORY of more or less triangular shape, the top of which extends SEAWARD.

Defined by Euclid as “that which hath no parts.” Playfair defines it as “that which has position but not magnitude,” and Legendre says it “is a limit termi [..]

of-Care-Testing (POCT): POCT refers to medical testing made while a health care provider is with a patient, without the need for samples to be sent to outside or remote laboratories, providing more im [..]

One percent of the loan principal. It’s charged in addition to interest and fees.

To-Point Motion - The user specifies points for the robot to follow along the path. The movement is point to point as opposed to a continuous motion.

A sharp and usually comparatively low piece of land jutting out from the coast or forming a turning-point in the coastline.

A percentage of a mortgage amount (one point = 1 percent).

One hundredth of a carat, or 0.002 grams

In paper, unit of thickness equalling 1/1000 inch. In typesetting, unit of height equalling 1/72 inch.

Regarding type, a unit of measure used to express size (height) of type, distance between lines (leading) and thickness of rules. One point equals 1/12 pica and .013875 inch (.351mm).

One thousandth of an inch equals one point; used to denote the caliper measurement of paper and paperboard.

Single location in the sketch grid. 2-D object that has no height, width, or length. The origin, an axis, and a vertex are examples of points.

A request raised by a delegate for information or for an action relating to that delegate. Examples include a point of order, a point of inquiry, and a point of personal privilege Position paper

Shorthand reference to 1%. In the context of a “bond,” a “point” means $10, since a “bond” with this reference means $1,000 (no matter what the actual denominations of the bonds of the issue). An issu [..]

The intense, stylized stance of the hunting dog, taken to indicate the presence and position of game.

A compositor’s unit of measurement to designate size of type.

A source of pollutants with a discrete conveyance, such as a pipe, ditch, or other identifiable "point" of discharge.  Also see nonpoint.

A unit of measurement used in the graphic arts industry. There are 12 points to a Pica. One point equals approximately 1/72 inch. See "Postscript Point." Point & Shoot cameras:

Designated locations along nerves or organ Meridians for inserting Acupuncture Needles.

The pH in Solutions of Proteins and related compounds at which the dipolar Ions are at a maximum.

Specific locations in the body which when stimulated will give rise to Sensations or symptoms elsewhere in the body.

At the completion of an end, one is awarded to a team for each of its own stones located in or touching the house that is closer to the tee than any stone of the opposition.

Tapered end of a rope with alternate yarns bound round it in alternate succession. Done to prevent fraying of end, and to facilitate reeving through a sheave. 2. Reef Point. 3. Point of compass = 11 ½ [..]

To taper the end of a rope; one of the 32 divisions of the compass card. To head close to the wind.

To taper the end of a rope; one of the 32 divisions of the compass card. To head close to the wind.

To sail as close as possible to the wind. Some boats can point better than others, sailing closer to the wind.

A particular city, town, village, or other community or area which is treated as a unit for the application of rates.

point = a measure of direction (one point = 11¼ degrees of arc) Also: a headland, jutting into the sea

(1) A region of the carrier's flight deck, starboard side forward, outboard of Cat One's JBD. (2) The U. S. Military Academy.

1. to sail close to the wind.   2. One of 32 points of the 360° compass equal to 11.25°, eight points to a quadrant; used to describe the bearing of an object in relation to your direction of travel o [..]

To sail as close as possible to the wind. Some boats can point better than others, sailing closer to the wind.

of-Service Plan - Health insurance policy that allows the employee to choose between in-network and out-of-network care each time medical treatment is needed.

of-Service Plan: A Blue Cross/Blue Shield managed care nationwide group plan that combines the best features of traditional insurance, preferred provider organizations, and HMO plans. Point-of-service plans provide coverage for a full range of inpatient and outpatient services.

(1) 100 basis points=1 percent. (2) Once percent of the face value of a note or bond. (3) In the foreign exchange market, refers to the lowest level at which the currency is priced. Example: &quot [..]

of-Service Plan (POS) - An insurance plan that allows you to choose doctors and hospitals without having to first get a referral from your primary care doctor.

The intense, stylized stance of the hunting dog, taken to indicate the presence and position of game.

A vessel is said to point well when she lies very close to the wind. A term more used in America than in this country. Out point, to point higher, &c.

A percentage point. Equal to one percent of the loan amount.

ripe or ready to eat, the perfect moment for eating a cheese or fruit. Also, cooked medium rare.

Unit of measurement given to small, precious gemstones. One point is equivalent to 1/100th of a carat. The abbreviation for point is Pt.

A point is a gemstone unit weight equal to one-hundredth of a carat.

a valid touch; the tip of the sword; an attack made with the point (ie. a thrust

In the case of stock shares, a point equals $1. If ABC shares rise 3 points, each share has risen $3 in price. In the case of bonds, a point equals $10 because bonds are quoted as a percentage of $1,0 [..]

A single movement up or down on a chosen instrument.

Slang for Control Point.

Directive for an element to turn towards each other either as a defensive response or to reestablish a mutually supportive formation.

1. A place having position, but no extent. 2. A tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water. It is generally less prominent than a CAPE. 3. One thirty-second of a circle, or 11 1/4°. Also c [..]

Directive for an element to turn towards each other either as a defensive response or to reestablish a mutually supportive formation.

The intersection of two lines on the go board.

A point is the result of a rally. Points are scored in various ways - by players committing faults, ball landing “in”, ball landing “out”, etc.

A unit of the scoring system. One point is added to a player's score

A unit of scoring in table tennis.

A unit of scoring in table tennis. A rally where the result is scored.

A front-row position in the serve-receive formation.

When an opponent or the other gets a score.

One of the twenty-four narrow triangles, twelve on each side, of a backgammon board

(1) a unit of scoring

A measure of paper thickness. 1 point = .001". Thus, a 12pt card stock would be .012" of inch thick. Also useful to figure out how high a stack of cards will be. Example: 100 card of 10pt thickness would stack 1 inch high (100 x .010 = 1).

One of the 24 triangles of the backgammon board – also called Pip.

A number that is determined by the come out roll in craps, unless that roll results in an immediate win or loss.

The number which is established on the Come Out roll in the game – 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10.

Finance charges paid by the borrower at the beginning of a lo an in addition to monthly interest; each point equals one percent of the loan amount.

Foreign exchange term representing 100 Pips (see Pip (Tick) above). E.g. if the GBPUSD exchange rate is $1.5500, one point is 0.01.

A common unit of measurement in FX rates and interest rates, a point is one hundredth of a percentage point; 1bp = 0.01% = 0.0001. Technically called a basis point but typically referred to simply as [..]

See Minimum price fluctuation.

A measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. 12 points to a pica, 72 points to an inch.

to-point - refers to the fares between two cities; the service between two cities without additional segments or any continuation

(P-I-E)

The unit of currency in banks’ rewards programs. In the way that airlines use “miles,” banks use “points.”

The ferrule-like end of an arrow that attaches to the tip, to protect and balance the striking end of the arrow. Pile was the medieval name.

(1) Regarding paper, a unit of thickness equating 1/1000 inch. (2) Regarding type, a unit of measure equaling 1/12 pica and .013875 inch (.351mm).

A measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. 12 points to a pica, 72 points to an inch.

A fee paid to the lender on closing day to increase the effective yield of the mortgage. A point is one percent of the amount of the mortgage loan. Also called a discount point.

a zero-dimensional object that specifies geometric location. One coordinate pair or triplet specifies the location. Area point, entity point, and label point are special implementations of the general [..]

A measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. 12 points to a pica, 72 points to an inch.

For paper, a unit of thickness equaling 1/1000 inch. for typesetting, a unit of height equaling 1/72 inch. .

A measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. 12 points to a pica, 72 points to an inch.

A measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. 12 points to a pica, 72 points to an inch.

a projecting area of land or a sharp prominence

A successfully completed formation

Of a substance, state point at which liquid and vapor have identical properties; critical temperature, critical pressure, and critical volume are the terms given to the temperature, pressure, and volu [..]

A termination of the fixed wiring intended for the connection of current using equipment.

A discrete division of something. # An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality.en|location,en|ord *en|moment,en|end,en|spot,name of the symbol; not used when [..]

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A percentage point equal to one percent of the loan amount.

Spatial location without defined dimensions.

  Spatial location without defined dimensions.

The smallest unit of price change quoted, or one one-hundredth of a percent. Related: Minimum price fluctuation and tick.

Point or points may refer to:

Point or points may refer to:

In modern mathematics, a point refers usually to an element of some set called a space. More specifically, in Euclidean geometry, a point is a primitive notion upon which the geometry is built, meanin [..]

In ice hockey, point has three contemporary meanings.

In typography, the point is the smallest unit of measure. It is used for measuring font size, leading, and other items on a printed page. The size of the point has varied throughout the history of pri [..]

Point (Scottish Gaelic: An Rubha), also known as the Eye Peninsula, is a peninsula some 11 km long in the Outer Hebrides (or Western Isles), Scotland. The majority of Point is connected to the rest of [..]

A point in tennis is the smallest subdivision of the match, the completion of which changes the score. A point can consist of a double fault by the server, in which case it is won by the receiver; oth [..]

A point in tennis is the smallest subdivision of the match, the completion of which changes the score. A point can consist of a double fault by the server, in which case it is won by the receiver; oth [..]

Discount points, also called mortgage points or simply points, are a form of pre-paid interest available in the United States when arranging a mortgage. One point equals one percent of the loan amount [..]

Discount points, also called mortgage points or simply points, are a form of pre-paid interest available in the United States when arranging a mortgage. One point equals one percent of the loan amount [..]

Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals (two or three points) or free throws (one point). If a player makes a field goal fr [..]

Point is the fourth studio album by Japanese recording artist Cornelius. It was first released in Japan on October 24, 2001 by Trattoria Records, and later re-released worldwide in 2002 by Matador Rec [..]