multipoint
English
Etymology
multi- + point
Adjective
multipoint (not comparable)
- (sports) Involving the scoring of multiple points, especially by a particular player.
- 2007 March 19, The Associated Press, “Sports Briefing”, in New York Times:
- […] the rookie Patrick O’Sullivan had a goal and two assists for his first career multipoint game in the Los Angeles Kings’ 5-3 victory at Anaheim.
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- Of or relating to more than one point.
- 2012, Fine Homebuilding, Home Remodeling: Planning, Design, Construction (page 181)
- Higher-end entry doors come with multipoint locking systems that secure two or more sides of the door to the frame.
- 2012, Fine Homebuilding, Home Remodeling: Planning, Design, Construction (page 181)
- (telecommunications, of a network or line) Connecting multiple service points.
Noun
multipoint (plural multipoints)
- (computer graphics) A collection of points treated as a single object.
See also
- multidrop