midpoint
Americannoun
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a point at or near the middle of, or equidistant from, both ends, as of a line.
the midpoint of a boundary.
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a point in time halfway between the beginning and the end, as of a process, event, or situation.
the midpoint of the negotiations.
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Geometry. the point on a line segment or an arc that is equidistant, when measured along the line or the arc, from both endpoints.
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Statistics. median.
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Astrology. the point on the arc that is equidistant from two planets: regarded as a sensitive point and used in horoscopic interpretations.
noun
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the point on a line that is at an equal distance from either end
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a point in time halfway between the beginning and end of an event
Etymology
Origin of midpoint
Vocabulary lists containing midpoint
Geometry - High School
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Geometry (Base List)
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High School Geometry, List 3
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Example Sentences
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For the October quarter, HPE is forecasting revenue of between $13.9 billion and $14.8 billion, which is above the FactSet consensus for $13 billion at the midpoint.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The midpoint of management’s outlook for adjusted EPS of $1.10 came in above estimates for $1.08.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Members observed that the staff’s central forecast for inflation had it returning to around the midpoint of the target range in late 2027,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Without those refunds, the midpoint of Target’s outlook would be 75 cents higher than a prior forecast of $7.50 to $8.50.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
After eleven rounds, nearing the tournament’s midpoint, Fischer was in second place, one-half point behind the leader, Efim Geller of the USSR.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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