midpoint

Or mid-point

[mid-point]

noun

1. a point at or near the middle of, or equidistant from, both ends, as of a line.

   the midpoint of a boundary.

2. a point in time halfway between the beginning and the end, as of a process, event, or situation.

   the midpoint of the negotiations.

3. Geometry.,  the point on a line segment or an arc that is equidistant, when measured along the line or the arc, from both endpoints.

4. Statistics.,  median.

5. Astrology.,  the point on the arc that is equidistant from two planets: regarded as a sensitive point and used in horoscopic interpretations.

midpoint

/ ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the point on a line that is at an equal distance from either end

2. a point in time halfway between the beginning and end of an event

Word History and Origins

Origin of midpoint¹

1325–75; Middle English. See mid-, point

Example Sentences

“The committee remains open to further reductions in the OCR as required for inflation to settle sustainably near the 2.0% target midpoint in the medium term,” it added.

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The company also narrowed its full-year guidance to between 41,500 and 43,500 vehicles, bringing the midpoint down by 500 cars compared to a previous range of 40,000 to 46,000.

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In the September summary of economic projections, the lowest forecast for the midpoint of the Fed’s target range was 2.88%.

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“We didn’t think about him being a freshman from the midpoint of the season,” Garner said.

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To my ears, “You May Be Right” sits at the precise midpoint between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones — a testament to Joel’s absorptive powers and his stylistic aim.

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