point in time

1. A particular moment, as in At no point in time had they decided to leave the country, or The exact point in time when he died has not been determined. Critics say this usage is wordy since in most cases either point or time will suffice. However, it has survived since the mid-1700s. Also see at this point.

Example Sentences

They typically take legal action like suing a company on antitrust grounds based on a single point in time.

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Players stand on a dance platform or mat and hit coloured arrows with their feet, to score points in time with visual cues and the music from a catalogue of songs.

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In a fully functioning nuclear reactor, trillions of atoms are fissioning at any point in time.

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All the additions to the White House over time have added to how the public understands the building and the country at that point in time, she said.

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"At this point in time, it is up for the French political system to discuss the options to bring that forward," he added.

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Related Words

• bit 
• date 
• flash 
• hour 
• juncture 
• minute 
• occasion 
• point 
• stage 
• time