To approximate to the surface; to head; -- said of an abscess.
A unit of measurement that is the standard for measuring type and is used for measuring depth of printing. One point is equal to .013836 of an inch and 72 points are approximately 1 inch. There are 12 points to a pica.
The basis of the Anglo-American point system, a point is the smallest typographic unit of measurement, equal to 0.013837 inch, roughly 0.353 mm. In most personal-computer-based typesetting systems, a point is exactly 1/72 of an inch, or 0.013888 inch. The Didot is the continental European equivalent, also called corps, and measures 0.375 mm, about .01483 inch. 12 points equal 1 pica or cicero.
The smallest unit of typographic measurement. There are 72 points in an inch and 12 points in a pica.
In modern desktop publishing, one point is defined to be equal to 1/72 of an inch. The traditional point measurement was slightly more or less than 72 points to the inch, depending upon the typesetting measurement system.
The unit of scoring. Only the serving side can score points.
a unit of measurement designating either type size or the thickness of paper. With type size,one point equals.0138",and there are 12 points in one pica. With paper thickness, one point equals 0.001".
The thickness of cover/card stock is often described in units called "points". A point is one one-thousandth of an inch. Ten point stock is 10/1000 or .010 inch.
the term used in currency market to represent the smallest incremental move an exchange rate can make. It is one one-hundredth of a percent.
A one-time fee paid by the borrower to the lender that equals one percent of the principal of the loan.
A measurement in the weight of a diamond equal to 1/100 of a carat. Thus, 0. 50 carats is equal to 50 points.
a measurement of thickness, one thousandths of an inch, see caliper or mil
equal to 1% of a loan amount. Therefore, if your loan is for $100,000 and you pay 2 1/2% points, your cost will be $2,500.
(1) (n.) A unit of measure used in printing. Twelve points are in a pica and 72 points are in an inch. (2) (v). To move an indicator to an on-screen item with direction keys or a mouse.
The size of the characters of a font when they appear on paper is given in points. One point is 1/72 of an inch or 0.352 mm.
A unit of measurement equal to 1/12th of a pica or 1/72nd of an inch. Normally used to measure type size or fractions of a pica for the design process.
"a place in space with zero dimensions, shape, size, or extension"
in typography, 1/72nd of an inch (0.35 mm)
In reference to paper, equal to one thousandth of an inch in the measure. Utilized when the thickness of paper is considered.
The end of the blade, which must touch the opponent's target area to score a point.
(v.) To position the pointer over a particular object and location. (n.) A unit of measurement for type (1 point equals approximately 1/72 inch).
Change of value in the yield of stocks and bonds. Represents $1 for stock, 1% for bonds, and a movement of 1 unit for the stock market (measured by an Index).
One point equals 1% of the mortgage loan amount. Fees associated with mortgage loans are often calculated in points.
A common unit of typographical measurement. A point (pt) is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
n. A measurement of the IBM list price of a product, originally equivalent to a monthly rental of one U.S. dollar.
A point can be scored only by the serving side.
the typesetters basic unit of measurement, which equals 0.0138 inch (approximately 1/72 of an inch). computing & web acronym
A point is a unit of measurement. There were two different definitions for "point" in common usage before the advent of computers. The one in use in the Anglo-Saxon printing world was the "pica point" with 72.27 points per inch ( 2.85pt /mm ), while the one used in Europe was the didot point with 62 2/ points per 23.566mm ( 2.66pt/mm or 67.54pt/inch ). These two points were so arranged that text at a given point-size would have approximately the same cap-height in both systems, the didot point would have extra white-space above the capitals to contain the accents present in most non-English Latin based scripts. This has the interesting side effect that a font designed for European usage should have a smaller proportion of the vertical em given over to the text body. I believe that computer fonts tend to ignore this, so presumably european printers now set with more leading. As far as I can tell, computers tend to work in pica points (but this may be because I am in the US).
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 not in theory) and it is thus sometimes synonomous with pixel. The other meaning is related most typically to fonts and regards size. The exact meaning of it in this sense will unfortunately vary somewhat from person to person, but will often mean 1/72 of an inch. Even when it does not exactly mean 1/72 of an inch, larger point sizes always indicate larger fonts.
a measure of size principally used in typesetting to indicate the size of type. One point is equal to approximately 0.014".
A common unit of measure in page layout. Traditionally, there have been 72.27 points in an inch; most computer programs use 72 points to make up an inch. Type sizes and line thicknesses are usually measured in points.
(1) A measurement unit used in type-setting, equal to 1/72 of an inch. (2) A measurement unit for paper thickness equaling 1/1000 inch.
The smallest unit of the typographical measuring system. Twelve points equal one pica. There are approximately 72 points in one inch.
(1) To move the pointer on the screen until it rests on the item you want to select. (2) Font size, specifically the height of the character.
A unit of measure for printed text. A point is 1/72 of an inch. A typical font size is 12 points, which corresponds to 6 lines of 12-point text per inch.
Français : POINT Deutsch : PUNKT The smallest addressable location in space. See also : STOP POINT, TIMING POINT
The smallest Clan military formation commanded by a Point Commander except in the case of Mech points. A point varies in size depending upon the type of units it consists of. A Mech Point consists of a single OmniMech or BattleMech. An Armor Point consists of 2 Tanks or 2 Vechicles of any type. An Infantry Point consists of 5 Elemental troopers or 25 non-battlesuited troopers. An Aero Point consists of 2 Aerospace Fighters or 2 VTOLs. A Naval Point consists of a single Warship or Jumpship or Dropship. Point CommanderA Point Commander commands a single Point of troops, and holds a rank equivolent to that of a Master Seargent. NOTE: The rank of Point Commander does not exist in Mech formations as there is only one warrior per Mech point.
any of the board's 24 triangles; also, a unit of scoring equal to winning one game
Unit of thickness equals 1/1000 inch. In typesetting, unit of height equalling 1/72 inch. Point size is the measured from the top of the ascender to the bottom of the descender.
The smallest unit of price change quoted, or 1/100th of a percent.
There are 100 Points to a Carat. 54 points=0.54 carat
In stocks, a point means $1; in bonds, since a bond is quoted as a percentage of $1,000, it means $10. In market averages, it means simply a point - a unit of measurement.
A traditional unit of type measurement in this country, and most countries. A point represents 1/72 of an inch.
Type - one point equals 1/72” or 1/12 picas Paper - one point equals .001 inches
A unit for measuring font size and leading. One point is 1/72nd of an inch.
Unit of measure for proportional fonts. 72 points (pts) = 1" vertical height. Since proportional fonts have varied character widths their size is described in vertical units, points.
The basic unit of storage and communication within the MatPLC. Points may be 1-bit, corresponding to discrete inputs, outputs, internal/memory coils, flags &c, or multi-bit (up to 32-bit), corresponding to analog inputs, outputs, integer or floating point registers &c. Each point has a name by which it is known throughout the MatPLC.
A basic unit of typographical measurement, equal to .01384 of an inch; 12 points equal 1 pica.
The smallest incremental value by which an exchange rate move is measured in Forex markets. For most currencies a Point is one 10,000th of an exchange rate, 0.0001. Noted exceptions: Dollar-Yen and Euro-Yen, where a Point is valued at one 100th or 0.01 of an exchange rate.
A typesetting unit of measure used for indicating font sizes.
1% of the charges that amount on a home loan; a way of measuring debts.
Unit of measure for depth of printing: unit of measure for type sizes or faces, such as 8 point, 10 point, 12 point, etc.; 72 points equal 1 inch
To easily quantify carats, jewelers assign 100 "points" to each carat and discuss weight based on portions of those points. A 50-point diamond, for instance, is the equivalent of a half-carat.
A standard unit of measure in printing. There are 12 points in one pica, 72 points in one inch.
the basic unit for measuring type; equal to approximately 0.35 mm (0.0138" – i.e. 72 points equals one inch). Point also refers to a unit of measurement for the thickness of paper, equal to 0.025 mm (one thousandth of an inch).
In typesetting, a unit of height approximately equalling 1/72 inch.
Weight of gemstone that is 1/100 of a carat or 2/1000 of a gram.
Equivalent to 1/72th of an inch, points are the units of measurement of type, such as 6 point, 10 point, etc.
in measurements of the thickness of paper, one point is 1/1000 or .001 inches; in measurements of the size of type, one point is 1/72 inch.
Term used to describe type sizes. One point equals 1/72" or 1/12 picas Paper or .001 inches.
A unit of gem weight; one-hundredth of a carat. One carat consists of one hundred points.
The smallest unit on a graph; a single location on the coordinate plane which has no width or height.
A unit of measurement for type and printed materials. Twelve points equal 1 pica.
the font height of the characters, in 72ths of an inch, also refered to as Lines per Inch (or LPI), so that 12 point represents 6 LPI.
Used to indicate the size of type. 1 point=1/72".
One-hundredth of a carat. A diamond weighing one-and-a-half carats weighs 150 points.
A standard measurement unit for type sizes. One point equals approximately 1/72 of an inch.
The smallest unit of measure in typography used to designate type size and leading specifications.
a measuring unit; range: 0 … 1000
or "Pip" - The smallest unit of price for any Foreign Currency (e.g., for USD/CHF one point (or pip) equals .0001 Swiss Francs and for USD/JPY one point (or pip) equals 0.01 Japanese Yen).
a weight measure equal to 0.01 carat. (A 0.50-carat diamond is said to weigh 50 points.)
The weight measure of a diamond. One hundred points equals one carat. ( A 0.30 carat diamond is said to be equal to 30 points or 1/3 of a carat. )
A precise unit of typographic measurement, used to specify leading. One Inch = 72 points. Note: Font sizes are measured completely differently from leading, even though they're both specified by points, and the only way you can verify font size on your hard copy is by measuring it against the designated sizes you'll find on a E-scale.
basic measurement of the POINT SCALE, measuring roughly 0.014 inches (0.33 mm). There are 12 points in a PICA.
Unit of thickness, one thousandth of an inch (0.001").
The unit of measure used to indicate the size of characters used.
A unit of measure for specifying type; about 1/72nd of an inch, or 1/12th of an pica.
means a unit of measure for type size that is known as an Anglo-American point and is equal to 0.3514598 mm. [B.01.400
Used in measuring the thickness of paper. A point is approximately equal to 18/1000th of an inch thick.
A unit of font size. The size of this text is 11 points.
Term used to describe the thickness or caliper of paperboard, where one point equals one thousandth of an inch.
Unit of measurement commonly used to specify type size. There are twelve points in a pica and 72 points in an inch.
A typographical unit of measure equal to approximately 1/72" (0.0138").
Smallest typographic unit of measure. Points are used to designate type sizes and space between lines of type: 12 pt. = 1 pica, and 6 picas = approximately 1 in., so there are 72 pt. in an inch.
A measurement indicating 1/12th of a pica or 1/72nd of an inch. Used to make reference to line widths, type size, leading, etc.
A point is scored by the serving team and is made when an opponent fails to play a legal serve or return the ball cleanly.
A measurement of size often used when measuring fonts. There are 12 points to one pica.
Unit of measurement for designation of type sizes. Also, term used to express thickness of a sheet of paper in one-thousandths of an inch.
A traditional standard of type measurement. (12 points is equal to ±4mm)
Measurement of font size, equal to approximately 1/72 of an inch in height. 3.10
The smallest unit of score, awarded to a player when the opponent does not return a ball in play.
Unit of font size, equal to 1/72 inch. For example, 12-point type means that all the upper-case letters of a font are 1/6 inch high.
A typographical unit of measure, there are 12 points in a pica. Or in other words 1-point = .351 mm.
1) regarding type, a unit of measure equaling 1/12 pica and .013815 inch (.351 mm); 2) regarding paper, a unit of thickness equaling 1/1000 inch.
Size of a font. 72 points = 1 inch in height. Typical font sizes for reading purposes are 8, 10, and 12.
A rally whose result is scored.
A unit of measurement used in typography: approximately 0.35 mm; abbreviated “ptâ€; 12 points equal 1 pica.
Used to measure the caliper of paper. For instance, one point equals 1000th of an inch. In typography, it is the smallest unit of measurement, used primarily to designate type size; one point approximating 1/72 of an inch and 12 points equaling one pica.
The smallest unit of weight used for gemstones, equal to 1/100th of a carat. Another term for a 1/4 carat diamond is a 25 point diamond.
100th of a carat. Blanka Diamonds delivers from 0.5 points to 20 points brilliants.
Pointman, The man leading a unit in the jungle
(1) 100th part of a percent, normally 10,000 of any spot rate. Movements of exchange rates are usually in terms of points. (2) One percent on an interest rate e.g. from 8% -9%. (3) Minimum fluctuation or smallest increment of price movement.
Point is often abbreviated "pt". The value of 1 pt is approximately 1/72 inch. Points are typically used to specify absolute sizes for font-related objects.
A unit of measure equal to approximately of a pica or of an inch.
A "point" is a percentage measurement of weight for diamonds and stones. One point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or one percent of a carat.
Weight unit. 1 point is 1/100 of a carat.
Refers to a measurement describing the weight of a diamond. One point equals one hundredth of a carat.
A compositor’s unit of measurement to designate size of type.
A unit of type size equal to 0.01384 inch, or approximately 1/72 of an inch.
Printing's unit of measurement which equals 1/12 of a pica or approximately 1/72 of an inch; the size of type is measured in points (see pica).
A weight of one hundredth of a carat, written as 0.01 cts. The name of an old basic cut. Any sharp meeting place of three or more facets, such as a corner, or a closed culet; forms a weak point in polished diamonds, as a sharp blow to a point could easily cause the diamond to cleave (break).
A unit of measure for weight, a point is .01 carats. A diamond which is .75 carats is 75 points.
(1) In typography, a unit of measure equal to 1/72 inch, often used to indicate the height of type characters or the amount of space between lines of text (leading). There are 12 points in a pica. (2) In video graphics, a location in a geographic form (such as a line or a circle) or the pixel(s) used to represent that location. (3) As a verb, to move an arrow or cursor to a particular location on the computer screen by using direction keys or a pointing device such as a mouse.
A measurement of the diamond, 100 points is equal to 1 carat.
(1.) A unit of measure for expressing the height of type (a font). One (1) point is equal to .01389" (1/72 inch). (2.) A unit of measure for expressing the thickness of paper or card stock. One (1) point is equal to .001" (1/1000 inch).
1. Regarding paper, a unit of thickness equating 1/1000 inch. 2. Regarding type, a unit of measure equalling 1/12 pica and .013875 inch (.351mm).
In paper, a unit of thickness measuring one- thousandth of an inch.
A unit of measure in typography. There are approximately 72 points to the inch. A pica is 12 points.
Standard unit of measure used to specify type sizes. One point is 1/72 inch (approx. .013837 inch). This text is set in 9-point type while the text material on Page 10 is set in 10-point type.
The printer's basic unit of type measurement (72 points = 2.54 cm).
Anytime the ball does not go over the net and land in the opponent’s court, a point is scored. Four points are needed to win a game.
Typographic unit of measurement equal to 1/12 pica or 1/72 inch. The point size of a font is measured from the bottom of the descenders to the top of the ascenders. Points are always used to express type size and leading.
A unit of measurement used to describe the weight of diamonds. One point is equivalent to one-hundredth of a carat.
For paper, a unit of thickness equaling 1/1000 inch. for typesetting, a unit of height equaling 1/72 inch.
It is one one-hundredth of a percent. It is the smallest incremental move an exchange rate can make. As an example, if a currency moves from 1.0520 to 1.0525, it has moved 5 points.
show HIDE A unit of measure used in determining type height and rule line thickness. One point equals 1/72 of an inch or 1/12 of a pica.
(1) a unit of scoring;(2) a unit of hand valuation;(3) in describing a squeeze position, a unit of complexity (one point = one two-suit squeeze against one opponent).(4) a unit of player rating (sometimes masterpoint; sometimes designated by a color or other description to indicate special significance)
A unit of measurement, often used to measure type size, equal to 0.013837 inch (approximately equal to 1/72"). The traditional point measurement was slightly more or less than 72 points to the inch (depending on the typesetting measurement system).
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.
A unit of typographic measurement equal to approximately 1/72 inch (0.01383 inches). 72 points (representing 1 inch) is normally the largest point size available in pull-down menus. This is a hold over from the days when printing was done with metallic type. In most up-to-date applications, you should be able to select higher point sizes simply by typing the required size into the pull-down or in the format character dialog box.
A measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. 12 points to a pica, 72 points to an inch.
A unit of measurement used in printing and typesetting equal to 1/12 of a pica.
A gemstone weight equal to 1/100 of a carat.
A unit of measure used by printers, equal to 1/72 inch. See also Didot point.
a printer’s measure for type specifications. There are 12 points in a pica and 72 points in an inch.
A printing measurementOne twelfth of a pica or one seventy-second of an inch.
In paper industry, unit of thickness of paper equaling 1/1000". In typesetting, unit of measure equaling 1/12 of a pica and 1/72", used to express size (height) of type.
When measuring the thickness of paper, one point is 1/1000 or .001 inch.
Printer's unit of measurement, used principally for designating type sizes. There are 12 points to a pica; approximately 72 points to an inch.
A unit of type measurement. There are 12 points to a pica and approximately 72 points to one inch.
"tine" or "point" means any antler projection that is at least one inch long, and that is longer than it is wide, measured one inch or more from the tip
A weight measure equal to one one-hundredth of a carat. (A 0.50 carat diamond is said to be 50 points.)
Term meaning one-hundredth of a carat -- approximately the size of one-half a grain of sand.
A font measurement. One point is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
The standardized typographical unit of measurement for type sizes and line spacing. 1 point = 1/72 inch = 0.353 mm.
Unit of measure equalling 1/1000 inch. The caliper of 8 pt. paper is 8/1000 (0.0080) inch.
a measurement for type. Most books are set in 10 or 11 point type. Twelve points equal one pica em.
A measuring unit typically used for sizes of typefaces. Abbreviated Pt or by using the degree symbol [°].
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.
The point measurement of the weight is equivalent to one of the 100th of a carat. (50 points = 0.50 carat)
A printing measurement. 72 points to an inch.
0.0001 of a unit; for instance, if the GBP/USD is 1.6220, then 1.6219 is one point lower
In paper, unit of thickness equalling 1/1000 inch. In typesetting, unit of height equalling 1/72 inch.
Unit of weight for gemstones equal to one-hundredth of a carat.
A unit of measuring the thickness of paper. One point equals 1/1000th on an inch.
A unit of thickness equal to 1/1000 of an inch.
A typographic unit of measurement equal to 1/72 inch, measured vertically. Points are used to describe font size.
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."
(1) Pertaining to paper: a unit of thickness equating 1/1000 inch. (2) Pertaining to type: a unit of measure equaling 1/12 pica and .013875 inch (.351mm).
Each carat in a diamond's weight is divided into 100 parts, called "points." A 1-Carat diamond has 100 points, a Â3/4 Carat has 75 points, etc. Points in a fraction of one carat are measured within ranges, so that a Â3/4 Carat diamond may have between .69 and .82 points and still be considered a Â3/4 carat.
A unit of measure that is used to describe type size (measured from ascender to descender), leading (measured from baseline, to baseline) and line width.
The minimum unit that changes in futures prices may be expressed in; e.g., 1/10th of a cent per ounce for silver.
A unit of weight equal to 1/100th of a carat. One hundred points equal one carat, fifty points equals a half-carat. A point is an extremely accurate unit of measure used to weigh gemstones. One point is equal to about 1/14,000 of an ounce.
A point specified in terms of (x,y) co-ordinates See also: rectangle size region
A unit of measurement equaling 1/72nd of an inch. For measuring typographical elements.
a measurement for the size of type, distance between lines and thickness of rules. One point equals one seventy-second of an inch (0.3515mm).
A unit of the scoring system. One point is added to a player's score when he is the server and wins a stroke.
A unit used to measure price changes of securities. A point represents a change of $1 in the market price for a stock and a 1% change in the face value of a bond. (Bond yields, however, often are quoted in smaller increments known as basis points, where 100 basis points equal 1% of yield.)
A unit used to measure font size. Traditionally, there are 72.27 points per inch. However, QuickDraw and the PostScript language define 1 point to be 1/72 of an inch, so there are exactly 72 points per inch in the Mac OS.
The smallest unit of price change quoted or, one one-hundredth of a percent. Related: minimum price fluctuation and tick.
A unit of measurement for diamond weight. 100 points equal one carat.
A typographic unit of measure. Traditionally, there are 72.27, 72.29, or 72.3 points to the inch, depending on whom you ask. For the purpose of designating type sizes, most modern publishing applications use 72 points to the inch.
Sub-measurement of pica. There are 12 points in a pica and 72 points in an inch. Point size is commonly used to denote the size of a particular font.
A measurement used in the printing industry.
One carat of diamonds is divided into one-hundred parts. Each one-hundredth being called a point ; e.g., one third of a carat (or 0.33 ct.) is called 33 points, a half carat (0.50 ct.) is called 50 points, etc.
A unit of measurement used in printing and publishing equal to 1/72 inch.
Gemstone unit weight equal to one-hundredth of a carat.
Printer's unit of measurement to designate type size. There are 12 Points to a pica; approximately 72 points to an inch. Also a term used for an expression of thickness of a sheet of material in one-thousands of an inch increments, i.e. 7 point = .007" thick.
Measure used to describe type sizes.
One hundredth of a carat. For example a 0.35ct stone is also known as a 35 pointer.
1. Position or time of occurrence, as in boiling point, freezing point, compass point, point rainfall, etc. 2. In Australia, a unit of precipitation amount; equal to one one-hundredth of an inch.
The basic scoring unit in tennis. The points are numbered "fifteen," "thirty," "forty," and "game." One player serves throughout a game and the first player to win four points wins the game, with the provision that the margin of victory must be at least two points. See advantage; deuce; game; match; set, scoring system.
A single scoring unit. A player loses a point if: He fails to make a good service or a good return of the opponent's shot; the ball bounces twice consecutively in his court; his free hand touches the playing surface. Points are also lost because of a double hit, obstruction, or a volley. See also penalty point.
In typography, the smallest unit of measurement used principally for designating type size
Unit of measurement commonlyused to specify type sizes. There are 12 points in a pica and 72 points in an inch.
A unit of weight measurement for gemstones. 0.01 carats is 1 point. 1 carat is 100 points.
A weight measure equal to 1/100th of a carat. So for example, a 3/4 carat diamond is a "75 point diamond."
basketball's scoring unit
In typography, a point is the smallest unit of measurement for type size, one point approximating 1/72 of an inch.
The minimum unit that changes in futures prices may be expressed in. For silver it is 1/10th of a cent per ounce.
The smallest increment of price movement possible in trading a given futures contract.
A point is a hundredth of a carat or 0.002 gram.
In measuring type, 1 point is 1/12 of a pica or 1/72 of an inch. In measuring heavy paper stock, 1 point is equivalent to 1/1000 of an inch. Thus 10-point stock is 10/1000 of an inch, or 0.010 inches thick.
Unit of measurement in typography, approximately 1/72 inch. There are 12 points in a pica.
(1/72") 12 points = one pica in printing.
The unit of measurement in which type sizes are designated; approximately 1/72 of an inch.
In weighing diamonds, one-hundredth part of a carat, each hundredth being called a point; e.g., 32 hundredths (.32) of a carat is said to be a 32-point diamond, or a thirty-two pointer. 100 points = 1 carat, 141+ carats = 1 ounce, and about 2268 carats = 1 pound.
A measure of price change equal to 1/100 of one cent in most futures traded in decimal units. In grains, it is of one cent; in T-bonds, it is one percent of par. See Tick.
A particular city, town, village, or other community or area which is treated as a unit for the application of rates.
A measure of type size in which 72pts equals an inch and about 28 pt equals a centimetre
An incremental unit measure of value. Stock: 1 point = $1. Bond: 1 point = $10 (1% of Par). Index or Average: A statistical amount not directly translatable into dollar terms.
In typography, a point is a unit for measuring the size of glyphs. It is abbreviated as pt. It has been defined differently at different places and times.
A point is the smallest unit of scoring in tennis.
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making a field goal (2 points), a three-point field goal (3 points) or free throws (1 point).