point

point: point n

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 calculating a sentence by various factors (as aggravating or mitigating circumstances)

b: a unit used in the pricing of securities and valuation of markets

c: a charge to a borrower (as a mortgagor) that is equal to one percent of the principal and that is made at closing

in point or on point: relevant to the legal issues at hand

point: I (item) noun argument, caput, consideration, designated ground, detail, feature, ground, issue, matter, particular, reason, res, specific, thought associated concepts: point of law, point of order II (period of time) noun conjuncture, exact moment, hour, instant, interval, juncture, moment, occasion, precise moment, second, specific moment, stage, time III (purpose) noun aim, core, design, end, essence, goal, import, intent, intention, motive, object, objective, purport, reason, significance, substance IV index case (set of circumstances), consequence (significance), content (meaning), contention (argument), degree (station), detail, direct (show), edge (border), end (termination), feature (characteristic), gist (ground for a suit), import, intent, issue (matter in dispute), item, location, matter (subject), motive, object, objective, occasion, particular, period, phase (aspect), phase (period), pinnacle, posture (situation), property (distinctive attribute), purpose, refer (direct attention), remark, signification, situs, standpoint, subject (topic), target, technicality, term (provision), tip (clue)

point: n.

(1) An argument; a distinct proposition or issue of law; the relevance or reason of some argument.

(2) In real estate, a fee of 1% of a loan amount paid to the lender when the loan is created.

(3) In securities, a measure of value, often worth one dollar.

point: A distinct proposition or question of law arising or propounded in a case. In the case of shares of stock, a point means $1. In the case of bonds a point means $10, since a bond is quoted as a percentage of $1,000. In the case of market averages, the word point means merely that and no more. If, for example, the Dow-Jones Industrial Average rises from 8,349.25 to 8,350.25, it has risen a point. A point in this average, however, is not equivalent to $1.

With respect to the home mortgage finance industry, a fee or charge of one percent of the principal of the loan that is collected by the lender at the time the loan is made and is in addition to the constant long-term stated interest rate on the face of the loan.

point: A distinct proposition or question of law arising or propounded in a case. In the case of shares of stock, a point means $1. In the case of bonds a point means $10, since a bond is quoted as a percentage of $1,000. In the case of market averages, the word point means merely that and no more. If, for example, the Dow-Jones Industrial Average rises from 8,349.25 to 8,350.25, it has risen a point. A point in this average, however, is not equivalent to $1.

With respect to the home mortgage finance industry, a fee or charge of one percent of the principal of the loan that is collected by the lender at the time the loan is made and is in addition to the constant long-term stated interest rate on the face of the loan.

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Synonyms:

Sharp end, Sharpen, make pointed / Characteristic, peculiarity, salient trait / Mark (as of punctuation), character, stop / Dot, speck / Sally, witticism, flash of wit, lively turn of thought, epigram, quip, quirk, jeu d'esprit / Poignancy, sting / Lace worked by the needle, point-lace, needle-lace / Cape, headland, projection, promontory, naze, Aim, level, direct / Moment, instant, period, verge, eve, Indicate, designate, show, point out, direct attention to / Spot, place, station, stage, Punctuate / Degree, grade, state, condition, rank / Object, end, aim, purpose, design / Punctilio, nicety, pique, trifling concern / Question, position, thesis, theme, proposition, text, subject-matter, moot point / Respect, particular aspect, matter, single thing

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Point — Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Point — may refer to the following: Contents 1 Business and finance 2 Engineering 3 Entertainment … Wikipedia
Point — (point), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pointed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pointing}.] [Cf. F. pointer. See {Point}, n.] 1. To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end; as, to point a dart, or a pencil. Used also figuratively; as … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Point — (point), v. i. 1. To direct the point of something, as of a finger, for the purpose of designating an object, and attracting attention to it; with at. [1913 Webster] Now must the world point at poor Katharine. Shak. [1913 Webster] Point at the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Point — (point), v. t. & i. To appoint. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
POINT — s. m. Piqûre qui se fait dans de l étoffe avec une aiguille enfilée de soie, de laine, de fil, etc. Il n y a qu un point ou deux à faire pour recoudre cela. Faire un point d aiguille. Faire un point à une chemise qui est décousue. Il se dit… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
POINT — n. m. Action de piquer dans un tissu avec une aiguille enfilée ou Résultat de cette action. Il n’y a qu’un point ou deux à faire pour recoudre cela. Faire un point d’ourlet. Faire un point à une chemise qui est décousue. Il se dit aussi de… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
point — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, partly from Anglo French, prick, dot, moment, from Latin punctum, from neuter of punctus, past participle of pungere to prick; partly from Anglo French pointe sharp end, from Vulgar Latin *puncta, from Latin,… … New Collegiate Dictionary
POINT — adv. de négation Pas, nullement. En voulez vous ? Je n en veux point. Je ne doute point que cela ne soit. Ne voulez vous point venir ? Il n a point d argent. POINT, ne se dit jamais qu avec la particule négative, ou exprimée, comme dans les… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
point — See: AT SWORDS POINTS, AT THE POINT OF, BESIDE THE POINT, BOILING POINT, CASE IN POINT, COME TO THE POINT, EXTRA POINT, MAKE A POINT, ON THE POINT OF, SORE SPOT or SORE POINT, STRETCH A POINT or STRAIN A POINT, TALKING POINT … Dictionary of American idioms
point — See: AT SWORDS POINTS, AT THE POINT OF, BESIDE THE POINT, BOILING POINT, CASE IN POINT, COME TO THE POINT, EXTRA POINT, MAKE A POINT, ON THE POINT OF, SORE SPOT or SORE POINT, STRETCH A POINT or STRAIN A POINT, TALKING POINT … Dictionary of American idioms

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