set point

noun

1

: a situation (as in tennis) in which one player will win the set by winning the next point

also : the point won

2

: the level or point at which a variable physiological state (such as body temperature or weight) tends to stabilize

Examples of set point in a Sentence

He won with an ace on his second set point.

He won with an ace on set point.

Recent Examples on the Web

Del Norte also had set point at 24-23 in the fourth set but made three errors on the next four plays. —Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024

The Wolverines fought back to get to 24-22 but missed a serve on set point. —Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

set point

noun

: the level or point at which a variable physiological state (as body temperature or weight) tends to stabilize