end (point) of an interval

  • 1end point — noun Date: 1899 1. a point marking the completion of a process or stage of a process; especially a point in a titration at which a definite effect (as a color change) is observed 2. (usually endpoint) either of two points or values that mark the… …

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  • 2Interval tree — In computer science, an interval tree, also called a segment tree or segtree, is an ordered tree data structure to hold intervals. Specifically, it allows one to efficiently find all intervals that overlap with any given interval or point. It is… …

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  • 3Interval (mathematics) — This article is about intervals of real numbers. For intervals in general mathematics, see Partially ordered set. For other uses, see Interval. In mathematics, a (real) interval is a set of real numbers with the property that any number that lies …

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  • 4interval — [in′tər vəl] n. [ME enterval, intervalle < OFr < L intervallum, lit., space between two palisades or walls < inter , between + vallum, palisade, WALL] 1. a space between two things; gap; distance 2. a period of time between two points of …

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  • 5point — [pɔɪnt] noun 1》 the tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object.     ↘Archaeology a pointed flake or blade.     ↘Ballet another term for pointe.     ↘Boxing the tip of a person s chin as a spot for a blow.     ↘the prong of a deer s… …

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  • 6Interval arithmetic — Interval arithmetic, also called interval mathematics , interval analysis , and interval computation , is a method in mathematics. It has been developed by mathematicians since the 1950s and 1960s as an approach to putting bounds on rounding… …

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  • 7point — 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 …

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  • 8point — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. object, meaning, significance, intent, aim; speck, dot, spot; place, location; pin, needle, prick, spike, prong, tip, end; limit; goal, site. See importance, sharpness, littleness. v. aim; face, tend …

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  • 9point — Synonyms and related words: L, Thule, Ultima Thule, abode, accent, accentuate, ace, acerbity, acidity, acme, acridity, acrimony, aculeate, aculeus, acuminate, acumination, address, advance guard, advantage, affective meaning, aim, aim at, airhead …

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  • 10point — I. /pɔɪnt / (say poynt) noun 1. a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger. 2. projecting part of anything. 3. something having a sharp or tapering end. 4. a pointed tool or instrument, as an etching needle. 5. (plural) Shearing the parts of a sheep …