point-to-point
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point-to-point
- /ˌpɔɪnt(t)əˈpɔɪnt/ US, UK
Where it comes from
From point (“individual element in a larger whole; specific location or place; topic of discussion or debate”) + to + point.
adjective
- Being or relating to a method of manually constructing electronic circuits prior to automation and printed circuit boards, where components were individually mounted on the chassis prior to soldering.
- Employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints.
- Travelling directly from source to destination without passing through a hub. In the interests of evening out the demand on locomotive power throughout the run, some adjustment of point-to-point timings might be worth while, especially an easing of the timing from Darlington to York.
- Having every aspect or point of something matching up with corresponding aspects or points of something else. a point-to-point rebuttal of the argument
noun point-to-points
- A kind of horse race involving a direct cross-country course with obstacles for hunting horses and amateur riders.
Translations
Every language
adj being or relating to a method of manually constructing electronic circuits where components were individually mounted on the chassis prior to soldering
| Italiano | punto a punto |
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adj employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints
| Español | punto a punto |
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| 日本語 | ポイント・ツー・ポイント |
| Português | ponto a ponto |
| Français | point à point |
| Русский | точка-точка točka-točka |
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