breakpoint

American  

[breyk-point] / ˈbreɪkˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. a convenient point at which to make a change, interruption, etc.

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breakpoint British  

/ ˈbreɪkˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. computing

   1. an instruction inserted by a debug program causing a return to the debug program

   2. the point in a program at which such an instruction operates

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Etymology

Origin of breakpoint

break + point

Example Sentences

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breakpoint

In temperatures of 31 C and humidity levels of 62 percent, Djokovic managed to hold the first game despite facing breakpoint twice and falling to the ground again at one point.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025

In breakpoint, students had to repeat a series of phrases over and over again for the entire day to the point of dissociation.

From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2024

Osaka won the first set but Pliskova recovered and fired 16 aces and hit 50 winners, saving 10 of the 12 breakpoint chances she faced and making amends for her 11 double-faults.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024

The onshore unit hovered dangerously close to the breakpoint, and last closed at 6.9971 per dollar.

From Reuters ● Sep. 16, 2022

No, instead, let’s examine what happened on a breakpoint at 4-all in the fifth, with Alcaraz leading, Ramos-Vinolas serving, the crowd holding its breath and the stadium clock already reading 4 hours, 31 minutes.

From Washington Times ● May 25, 2022