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Definition of point

A shape that represents a single position in a coordinate system.

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Other definitions of point

To move a pointer (for example, an arrow) to a particular position on the screen, by using a pointing device such as a mouse or pen.

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A unit of measure referring to the height of a printed character. A point equals 1/72 of an inch, or approximately 1/28 of a centimeter.

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A value that is used in Microsoft Points to enable efficient micropayments and prepaid purchase for cash based consumers (including kids/teens, as well as emerging and developing markets) and provide a mechanism to directly reward loyal customers.

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The highest point of a curve, the point where a curve ends, or the point where two line segments meet in a polygon or freeform path.

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