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Meaning of POINT SYSTEM

Pronunciation:  poynt 'sistum

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a system of evaluation (in education or industry) based on awarding points according to rules
  2. [n]  a system of writing or printing using patterns of raised dots that can be read by touch
  3. [n]  a system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point
 
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 See Also: Braille, orthography, system, system of measurement, system of rules, writing system

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: A way to plan meals that uses points to rate food. The foods are placed in four classes: calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Each food is given a point value within its class.
 

 

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