midpoint
Americannoun
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a point at or near the middle of, or equidistant from, both ends, as of a line.
the midpoint of a boundary.
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a point in time halfway between the beginning and the end, as of a process, event, or situation.
the midpoint of the negotiations.
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Geometry. the point on a line segment or an arc that is equidistant, when measured along the line or the arc, from both endpoints.
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Statistics. median.
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Astrology. the point on the arc that is equidistant from two planets: regarded as a sensitive point and used in horoscopic interpretations.
noun
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the point on a line that is at an equal distance from either end
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a point in time halfway between the beginning and end of an event
Etymology
Origin of midpoint
Example Sentences
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Any hope of a comeback for the Trojans on Saturday had slipped away by the midpoint of the second half.
From Los Angeles Times
In many organisms, cells divide by building a ring made of the protein actin at the cell's midpoint.
From Science Daily
It also announced a share buyback program of 1.5 billion euros, above the midpoint of expectations, they add.
RBC Europe analysts said the value of the buyback was above the midpoint of expectations.
He noted that the company had exceeded the midpoint of its revenue guidance by 55% in the quarter.
From Barron's
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