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121Point of inflection — Inflection In*flec tion, n. [L. inflexio : cf. F. inflexion. See {Inflect}.] [Written also {inflecxion}.] 1. The act of inflecting, or the state of being inflected. [1913 Webster] 2. A bend; a fold; a curve; a turn; a twist. [1913 Webster] 3. A… …
122point estimation — Statistics. the process of determining a single estimated value (point estimate) of a parameter of a given population. Cf. interval estimation. [1960 65] * * * ▪ statistics in statistics, the process of finding an approximate value of some… …
123point system — 1. Print. a system for grading the sizes of type bodies, leads, etc., that employs the point as a unit of measurement. Cf. point (def. 48a). 2. any of certain systems of writing and printing for the blind that employ embossed symbols for letters …
124point of no return — noun a) The point in an aircrafts flight when there is insufficient fuel to reverse direction and return to the place of origin. A record loss of sea ice in the Arctic this summer has convinced scientists that the northern hemisphere may have… …
125point of reference — points of reference N COUNT A point of reference is something which you use to help you understand a situation or communicate with someone. Do we still have any fixed point of reference in the teaching of English? …
126point of honor — an issue that affects one s honor, reputation, etc.: It was a point of honor with him to avenge any insult to his family. [1605 15] * * * …
127point de Paris — ▪ lace (French: “Paris lace”), product of a lace industry known to have existed around 1634 in the Île de France. No authenticated examples of this lace have been found, however. In modern usage, point de Paris has come to mean any bobbin… …
128point of election — that point at which any particular surgical operation is done by preference …
