point system

noun

1. Printing. a system for grading the sizes of type bodies, leads, etc., that employs the point as a unit of measurement. Compare point ( def 48a ).
2. any of certain systems of writing and printing for the blind that employ embossed symbols for letters.
3. a system of promoting students by an evaluation of their work on the basis of points representing quality of achievement.
4. Bedaux system.

point system

noun

1. See point
   printing a system of measurement using the point as its unit See point
2. a system for evaluation of achievement, as in education or industry, based on awarding points
3. any system of writing or printing, such as Braille, that uses protruding dots

Example Sentences

Gamification places game mechanics—such as point systems and tracking, achievement levels, awards and prizes—into non-game situations.

From MIT Technology Review

Since the Kentucky Derby adopted the point system for entry in 2013, seven of the eight Preakness winners were within 3½ lengths of the lead at the first half-mile marker.

From Washington Post

Under District procurement law, companies that bid on city contracts are scored on a point system.

From Washington Post

The issue that I have with Reddit is the fact it’s based on a point system, and the fact you can see your score.

From Time

There was a point system, is all you need to know at this juncture.

From The Daily Beast

The second, the basing point system, is found throughout the southern states east of the Mississippi.

From Project Gutenberg

This last argument is the main economic defence of the southern basing point system.

From Project Gutenberg

This basing point system, although not absolutely confined to the South, has been more highly developed here than elsewhere.

From Project Gutenberg

The so-called basing point system is the second fundamental peculiarity of southern rate adjustment.

From Project Gutenberg

A number of economic defences for the basing point system have been urged by the carriers at different times.

From Project Gutenberg