Point vs. Dot
Difference Between Point and Dot
Pointnoun
A discrete division of something.
Dotnoun
A small spot.
a dot of colourPointnoun
An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality.
The Congress debated the finer points of the bill.Dotnoun
(grammar) A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviated part of a word; a full stop; a period.
Pointnoun
A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture.
There comes a point in a marathon when some people give up.At this point in the meeting, I'd like to propose a new item for the agenda.Dotnoun
A point used as a diacritical mark above or below various letters of the Latin script, as in Ȧ, Ạ, Ḅ, Ḃ, Ċ.
Pointnoun
(archaic) Condition, state.
She was not feeling in good point.Dotnoun
(mathematics) A symbol used for separating the fractional part of a decimal number from the whole part, for indicating multiplication or a scalar product, or for various other purposes.
Pointnoun
A topic of discussion or debate; a proposition.
I made the point that we all had an interest to protect.Dotnoun
One of the two symbols used in Morse code.
Pointnoun
A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
The point is that we should stay together, whatever happens.Dotnoun
(obsolete) A lump or clot.
Pointnoun
A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
Since the decision has already been made, I see little point in further discussion.Dotnoun
Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen.
a dot of a childPointnoun
(obsolete) The smallest quantity of something; a jot, a whit.
Dotnoun
A dot ball.
Pointnoun
(obsolete) A tiny amount of time; a moment.
Dotnoun
(MLE) buckshot, projectile from a "dotty" or shotgun
Pointnoun
A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position.
We should meet at a pre-arranged point.Dotnoun
A dowry.
Pointnoun
A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction.
Dotverb
(transitive) To cover with small spots (of some liquid).
His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint.Pointnoun
A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark.
Dotverb
(transitive) To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.
Dot your is and cross your ts.Pointnoun
(music) A dot or mark used to designate certain tones or time. In ancient music, it distinguished or characterized certain tones or styles (points of perfection, of augmentation, etc.). In modern music, it is placed on the right of a note to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half.
Dotverb
To mark by means of dots or small spots.
to dot a linePointnoun
(by extension) A note; a tune.
Dotverb
To mark or diversify with small detached objects.
to dot a landscape with cottagesPointnoun
A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
Logic isn't my strong point.Dotverb
(colloquial) To punch (a person).
Pointnoun
Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark.
The stars showed as tiny points of yellow light.Dotpreposition
Dot product of the previous vector and the following vector.
The work is equal to F dot Δx.Pointnoun
(now only in phrases) A tenth; formerly also a twelfth.
Possession is nine points of the law.Dotnoun
a very small circular shape;
a row of pointsdraw lines between the dotsPointnoun
Each of the marks or strokes written above letters, especially in Semitic languages, to indicate vowels, stress etc.
Dotnoun
the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966
Pointnoun
A unit of scoring in a game or competition.
The one with the most points will win the gameDotnoun
the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
Pointnoun
(mathematics) A decimal point (now especially when reading decimal fractions aloud).
10.5 is "ten point five", or ten and a half.Dotnoun
street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
Pointnoun
(economics) A unit used to express differences in prices of stocks and shares.
Dotverb
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs;
Hills constellated with lightsPointnoun
(typography) a unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era).
Dotverb
distribute loosely;
He scattered gun powder under the wagonPointnoun
(UK) An electric power socket.
Dotverb
make a dot or dots
Pointnoun
A unit of bearing equal to one thirty-second of a circle, i.e. 11.25°.
Ship ahoy, three points off the starboard bow!Dotverb
mark with a dot;
dot your `i'sPointnoun
(UK) A unit of measure for rain, equal to 0.254 mm or 0.01 of an inch.
Pointnoun
A sharp extremity.
Pointnoun
The sharp tip of an object.
Cut the skin with the point of the knife.Pointnoun
Any projecting extremity of an object.
Pointnoun
An object which has a sharp or tapering tip.
His cowboy belt was studded with points.Pointnoun
(backgammon) Each of the twelve triangular positions in either table of a backgammon board, on which the stones are played.
Pointnoun
A peninsula or promontory.
Pointnoun
The position at the front or vanguard of an advancing force.
Pointnoun
Each of the main directions on a compass, usually considered to be 32 in number; a direction.
Pointnoun
(nautical) The difference between two points of the compass.
to fall off a pointPointnoun
Pointedness of speech or writing; a penetrating or decisive quality of expression.
Pointnoun
A railroad switch.
Pointnoun
An area of contrasting colour on an animal, especially a dog; a marking.
The point color of that cat was a deep, rich sable.Pointnoun
A tine or snag of an antler.
Pointnoun
(fencing) A movement executed with the sabre or foil.
tierce pointPointnoun
(heraldry) One of the several different parts of the escutcheon.
Pointnoun
(nautical) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
Pointnoun
(historical) A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
Pointnoun
Lace worked by the needle.
point de Venise; Brussels pointPointnoun
An item of private information; a hint; a tip; a pointer.
Pointnoun
The attitude assumed by a pointer dog when he finds game.
The dog came to a point.Pointnoun
(falconry) The perpendicular rising of a hawk over the place where its prey has gone into cover.
Pointnoun
The act of pointing, as of the foot downward in certain dance positions.
Pointnoun
The gesture of extending the index finger in a direction in order to indicate something.
Pointnoun
A vaccine point.
Pointnoun
In various sports, a position of a certain player, or, by extension, the player occupying that position.
Pointnoun
(cricket) A fielding position square of the wicket on the off side, between gully and cover.
Pointnoun
The position of the player of each side who stands a short distance in front of the goalkeeper.
Pointnoun
(baseball) The position of the pitcher and catcher.
Pointnoun
(hunting) A spot to which a straight run is made; hence, a straight run from point to point; a cross-country run.
Pointverb
(intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
It's rude to point at other people.Pointverb
(intransitive) To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
The arrow of a compass points northThe skis were pointing uphill.The arrow on the map points towards the entrancePointverb
(intransitive) To face in a particular direction.
Pointverb
(transitive) To direct toward an object; to aim.
to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fortPointverb
To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moralPointverb
(intransitive) To indicate a probability of something.
Pointverb
To repair mortar.
Pointverb
To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
Pointverb
(stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.
Pointverb
(transitive) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator.Pointverb
To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.
Pointverb
(transitive) To mark with diacritics.
Pointverb
(dated) To supply with punctuation marks; to punctuate.
to point a compositionPointverb
To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
Pointverb
To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name.
Pointverb
To sail close to the wind.
Bear off a little, we're pointing.Pointverb
To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.
Pointverb
To approximate to the surface; to head.
Pointverb
(obsolete) To appoint.
Pointverb
(dated) To give point to (something said or done); to give particular prominence or force to.
Pointnoun
a geometric element that has position but no extension;
a point is defined by its coordinatesPointnoun
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location;
she walked to a point where she could survey the whole streetPointnoun
a brief version of the essential meaning of something;
get to the pointhe missed the point of the jokelife has lost its pointPointnoun
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process;
a remarkable degree of franknessat what stage are the social sciences?Pointnoun
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole;
several of the details are similara point of informationPointnoun
an instant of time;
at that point I had to leavePointnoun
the object of an activity;
what is the point of discussing it?Pointnoun
a V shape;
the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp pointsPointnoun
a very small circular shape;
a row of pointsdraw lines between the dotsPointnoun
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest;
he scored 20 points in the first halfa touchdown counts 6 pointsPointnoun
a promontory extending out into a large body of water;
they sailed south around the pointPointnoun
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list;
he noticed an item in the New York Timesshe had several items on her shopping listthe main point on the agenda was taken up firstPointnoun
a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
Pointnoun
an outstanding characteristic;
his acting was one of the high points of the moviePointnoun
sharp end;
he stuck the point of the knife into a treehe broke the point of his pencilPointnoun
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass;
he checked the point on his compassPointnoun
a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
Pointnoun
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations;
in England they call a period a stopPointnoun
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer;
the point of the arrow was due northPointnoun
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp point
Pointnoun
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic;
he knows my bad points as well as my good pointsPointnoun
the gun muzzle's direction;
he held me up at the point of a gunPointnoun
a wall socket
Pointnoun
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts distributor points and current flows to the spark plugs
Pointverb
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively;
I showed the customer the glove sectionHe pointed to the empty parking spacehe indicated his opponentsPointverb
be oriented;
The weather vane points NorthPointverb
direct into a position for use;
point a gunHe charged his weapon at mePointverb
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Pointverb
be a signal for or a symptom of;
These symptoms indicate a serious illnessHer behavior points to a severe neurosisThe economic indicators signal that the euro is undervaluedPointverb
sail close to the wind
Pointverb
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
Pointverb
mark with diacritics;
point the letterPointverb
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
Pointverb
be positionable in a specified manner;
The gun points with easePointverb
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal;
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's facecriticism directed at her superiordirect your anger towards others, not towards yourselfPointverb
give a point to;
The candles are taperedPointverb
repair the joints of bricks;
point a chimney
