noun
point
A unit of measurement on a specified scale.
Each correct answer earns one point in this quiz.
Etymology
A point can be a small mark used in counting or on a scale. The name then serves for a single unit within a specified scoring or measuring system.
More examples
- A free throw is worth one point.
- The interest rate rises from four to five percent, an increase of one percentage point.
- The instructions require a font size of twelve points.
Forms
point · points