midpoint

American  

[mid-point] / ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt /

Or 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.

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midpoint British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of midpoint

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

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Example Sentences

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midpoint

For the December quarter, Qualcomm set its outlook for revenue of between $10.4 billion and $11.2 billion, which topped the $10.5 billion that analysts were looking for at the midpoint.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

The company also raised the midpoint of its full-year sales forecast, now guiding for a range of $66.8 billion to $67.3 billion, compared with $66.3 billion to $67.3 billion previously.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Despite the beat, T-Mobile said it now expects full-year postpaid net account additions at the midpoint of its prior guidance range.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

These assessments were conducted at the beginning, midpoint, and end of the 12-week study.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Continually besieged by newsmen, photographers, and autograph hunters, he finally put a stop to it all: By the midpoint of the tournament he wouldn’t pose for a photo, sign his autograph, or answer any question.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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