starting point (noun)

  • 1starting point — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ excellent, good, ideal, perfect ▪ convenient, useful ▪ appropriate, logical, obvious …

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  • 2starting point — noun a) A place where a journey starts. Kings Cross Station proved to be the starting point of a journey that took me around the world. b) A subject matter to use to commence an activity. To examine some of the data and facts is a good starting… …

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  • 3starting point — UK [ˈstɑː(r)tɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt] / US [ˈstɑrtɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt] noun [countable] Word forms starting point : singular starting point plural starting points 1) a place where a journey begins 2) something that you use as the first stage in a discussion, learning… …

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  • 4starting point — start|ing point [ startıŋ ,pɔınt ] noun count 1. ) a place where a trip begins 2. ) something you use as the first stage in a discussion, learning process, or other activity: This book is a useful starting point for exploring Roman history …

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  • 5starting point — noun earliest limiting point (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑terminus a quo • Hypernyms: ↑beginning, ↑commencement, ↑first, ↑outset, ↑get go, ↑start …

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  • 6starting point — noun the place that marks the beginning of a journey …

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  • 7starting point — [ˈstɑːtɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt] noun [C] 1) the place where a journey begins 2) something that you use as the first stage in a discussion or other activity …

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  • 8starting point — / stɑ:tɪŋ pɔɪnt/ noun the place where something starts …

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  • 9point of no return — noun a line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment • Syn: ↑Rubicon • Hypernyms: ↑line, ↑dividing line, ↑demarcation, ↑contrast * * * 1. : the poi …

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  • 10starting post — noun a post marking the starting point of a race (especially a horse race) • Hypernyms: ↑post, ↑stake * * * starting post noun The post or barrier from which the competitors start in a race • • • Main Entry: ↑start * * * ˈstarting post 7 [star …

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