Point vs. Vertex
Difference Between Point and Vertex
Pointnoun
A discrete division of something.
Vertexnoun
The highest point of something.
Pointnoun
An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality.
The Congress debated the finer points of the bill.Vertexnoun
(anatomy) The highest surface on the skull.
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.Vertexnoun
(geometry) The common point of the two rays of the angle, or its equivalent structure in polyhedra (meeting of edges) and higher order polytopes.
Pointnoun
(archaic) Condition, state.
She was not feeling in good point.Vertexnoun
(mathematics) A point on the curve with a local minimum or maximum of curvature.
Pointnoun
A topic of discussion or debate; a proposition.
I made the point that we all had an interest to protect.Vertexnoun
(graph theory) One of the elements of a graph joined or not by edges to other vertices.
Pointnoun
A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
The point is that we should stay together, whatever happens.Vertexnoun
(computer graphics) A point in 3D space, usually given in terms of its Cartesian coordinates.
Pointnoun
A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
Since the decision has already been made, I see little point in further discussion.Vertexnoun
(optics) The point where the surface of a lens crosses the optical axis.
Pointnoun
(obsolete) The smallest quantity of something; a jot, a whit.
Vertexnoun
An interaction point.
Pointnoun
(obsolete) A tiny amount of time; a moment.
Vertexnoun
(astrology) The point where the prime vertical meets the ecliptic in the western hemisphere of a natal chart.
Pointnoun
A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position.
We should meet at a pre-arranged point.Vertexnoun
the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
Pointnoun
A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction.
Vertexnoun
the highest point (of something);
at the peak of the pyramidPointnoun
A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark.
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.
Pointnoun
(by extension) A note; a tune.
Pointnoun
A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
Logic isn't my strong point.Pointnoun
Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark.
The stars showed as tiny points of yellow light.Pointnoun
(now only in phrases) A tenth; formerly also a twelfth.
Possession is nine points of the law.Pointnoun
Each of the marks or strokes written above letters, especially in Semitic languages, to indicate vowels, stress etc.
Pointnoun
A unit of scoring in a game or competition.
The one with the most points will win the gamePointnoun
(mathematics) A decimal point (now especially when reading decimal fractions aloud).
10.5 is "ten point five", or ten and a half.Pointnoun
(economics) A unit used to express differences in prices of stocks and shares.
Pointnoun
(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).
Pointnoun
(UK) An electric power socket.
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!Pointnoun
(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
