Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
point system — n. 1. a system of averaging a student s letter grades by giving them equivalent numerical value in points: the average attained is called the grade point average 2. a system of graduating the sizes of type on a uniform scale of points: see POINT… … English World dictionary
Point system — For other uses of the word point, see Point A point system is one in which a driver s licensing authority issues demerits, or points to drivers on conviction for road traffic offenses. Points may either be added or subtracted, depending on the… … Wikipedia
point system — Типометрическая система, Типографская система мер, Типометрия (Point system) Система измерения шрифта. Не совпадает с метрической системой и использует в качестве единицы измерения пункт (point). Разработана в 1737 году Пьером Фурнье (Pierre… … Шрифтовая терминология
point system — balų sistema statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Sportinių rezultatų vertinimas balais. Balų sistema vertinama gimnastikos, dailiojo čiuožimo, dailiojo plaukimo, šuolių į vandenį ir kitų sporto šakų varžybose. atitikmenys: angl.… … Sporto terminų žodynas
point system — The point system , with respect to suspension of license of operator of a motor vehicle, automatically fixes penalty points following conviction of moving traffic violations and provides for mandatory suspension of the driver s license of a… … Black's law dictionary
Point system of type — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
point system — point′ sys tem n. edu a system of promoting students on the basis of points representing their letter grades and credit hours … From formal English to slang
point system — system of measuring font size by points; system of evaluating students performance by numbers … English contemporary dictionary
Point system (driving) — A demerit point system is one in which a driver s licensing authority, police force, or other organization issues cumulative demerits, or points to drivers on conviction for road traffic offenses. Points may either be added or subtracted,… … Wikipedia
Point system of type bodies — Type Type, n. [F. type; cf. It. tipo, from L. typus a figure, image, a form, type, character, Gr. ? the mark of a blow, impression, form of character, model, from the root of ? to beat, strike; cf. Skr. tup to hurt.] [1913 Webster] 1. The mark or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
point system — noun 1. a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules (Freq. 1) • Topics: ↑education, ↑instruction, ↑teaching, ↑pedagogy, ↑didactics, ↑educational activity, ↑industry, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
