control point
kənˈtrəʊl pɔɪnt
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Definition of control point - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computer graphicsTECH.point defining shape of a curve in graphicsTECH.
  • Adjust the control point to change the curve.
reference point
2.
surveyingTECH.precise point marked for reference in surveying or mappingTECH.
  • Surveyors set up a control point on the hill to ensure accurate measurements.
reference point
3.
video gamesTECH.location on a game map to captureTECH.
  • The team secured the control point to win.
checkpoint objective
4.
operations managementRarelocation used for monitoring or managing operationsRare
  • The control point was established near the main gate for better coordination.
checkpoint
5.
sportsTECH.marked waypoint in orienteering and related sportsTECH.
  • The runner quickly found the next control point.
checkpoint
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Images of control point

  • control point: precise point marked for reference in surveying or mapping
    precise point marked for reference in surveying or mapping
  • control point: marked waypoint in orienteering and related sports
    marked waypoint in orienteering and related sports

Expressions with control

under controladj.
not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
control freakn.
person with obsessive need to control events
She is a control freak about her wedding plans.
damage controln.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke.
outta controladj.
not manageable or under control
The party got outta control after midnight.
beyond one's controladj.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
out of controladj.
wildly unrestrained or violent
The party got out of control after midnight.

Expressions with point

point outv.
identify something with a gesture
She will point out the stars in the sky.
no pointn.
lack of reason or purpose in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
breaking pointn.
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
bursting pointn.
point where capacity is exceeded and overflow occurs
The dam reached its bursting point after the heavy rains.
make a pointv.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally.
make one's pointv.
express an idea clearly and effectively
She made her point during the debate.
miss a pointv.
fail to understand the main idea or argument
I think you missed a point about costs in his proposal.
no point inn.
lack of purpose or benefit in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
point of lightn.
small visible source of light in darkness
The star appeared as a point of light in the night sky.
point one's finger atv.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed her finger at the map.

Terms related to control point

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Terms with control point included in their meaning

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bursting pointn.
emotion
point where emotional control is lost
take it from herev.
control
assume control or responsibility from this point
command postn.
control
central control point in an organization or activity
central door lockingn.
control system
mechanism to control all door locks from one point
apoplectic with rageadj.
extreme anger
extremely angry to the point of losing control
grid voltagen.
technology
electric potential between a control electrode and reference point in a device
master stationn.
technology
central control point that manages communication with other connected stations
one-shotadj.
research design
measuring at a single point without control group

Examples of control point in a sentence

  • Each control point affects the curve's smoothness in the design.
  • The control point was crucial for the mapping project.
  • Engineers used a control point to align the new bridge.
  • They fought hard to defend the control point.
  • Capturing the control point was their main objective.
  • The control point was moved to a more strategic location.

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  1. French:point de contrôle, point de référence, ...
  2. German:Kontrollpunkt, Überwachungsstelle, ...
  3. Italian:punto di controllo, posto di controllo, ...
  4. Spanish:punto de control, punto de referencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponto de controlo, marco de referência, ...
  6. Chinese:控制点, 检查站, ...
  7. Japanese:制御点, 基準点, ...
  8. Arabic:نُقْطَة تَحَكُّم, نُقْطَة مَرْجِعِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְקוּדַת בַּקָּרָה, נְקוּדַּת יִחוּס, ...
  10. Russian:контрольная точка, пункт управления, ...
  11. Ukrainian:контрольна точка, опорна точка, ...
  12. Hindi:नियंत्रण बिंदु, सर्वेक्षण बिंदु, ...
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