limit point
noun
: a point that is related to a set of points in such a way that every neighborhood of the point no matter how small contains another point belonging to the set
called also point of accumulation
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Be aware that some programs limit points transfers and pooling to people in the same household, while others have more flexible rules that allow sharing between larger groups of friends.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2024
When it’s all said and done, our job is to limit points, and our job is to get the ball back.
—Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2023
For instance, a set which is closed has all of its limit points.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 19 Apr. 2023
The same tools that availed at the start do not avail in the middle or facing the limit point of existence.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2023
The Medina County Health Department is asking Brunswick City Council to support a state and countywide initiative to limit point-of-sale tobacco advertising.
—Brian Lisik, cleveland, 19 Apr. 2021
Items like pencils, scorecards and rakes were also eliminated from courses to limit points of contact.
—Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2020
Do your best to clean hands between interactions and limit points of contact.
—Justin L. MacK, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2020
Elko's unit is taking the ball away (18 turnovers forced though eight games), limiting points (16.1 points per game allowed, 10th nationally), and has only allowed one rushing touchdown all year (best in the country).
—Laken Litman, Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2017
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2024
When it’s all said and done, our job is to limit points, and our job is to get the ball back.
—Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2023
For instance, a set which is closed has all of its limit points.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 19 Apr. 2023
The same tools that availed at the start do not avail in the middle or facing the limit point of existence.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2023
The Medina County Health Department is asking Brunswick City Council to support a state and countywide initiative to limit point-of-sale tobacco advertising.
—Brian Lisik, cleveland, 19 Apr. 2021
Items like pencils, scorecards and rakes were also eliminated from courses to limit points of contact.
—Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2020
Do your best to clean hands between interactions and limit points of contact.
—Justin L. MacK, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2020
Elko's unit is taking the ball away (18 turnovers forced though eight games), limiting points (16.1 points per game allowed, 10th nationally), and has only allowed one rushing touchdown all year (best in the country).
—Laken Litman, Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2017
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“Limit point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limit%20point. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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