Point  

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1. A purpose or objective.
2. A location or place.

   We should meet at a pre-arranged point.

3. A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions.
4. A particular moment in an event or occurrence.

   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.

5. The sharp tip of an object.

   Cut the skin with the point of the knife.

6. A peninsula.

See also

• Point (geometry)
• Point of no return