point off

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to mark off from the right-hand side (a number of decimal places) in a whole number to create a mixed decimal

   point off three decimal places in 12345 and you get 12.345

Example Sentences

Just the notion that an out-of-shape writer would score a point off him drives Brown nuts.

From Los Angeles Times

The news is not so good for Germany, though, where the 15% tariffs could knock more than half a percentage point off growth this year, compared to what was expected earlier in the year.

From BBC

His side sit fifth in the Premier League, one point off Chelsea in the Champions League places.

From BBC

Iraola still conjured up a tactical masterclass with a 4-1 win that makes the Cherries unbeaten in 11 games in all competitions, just one point off the Champions League places.

From BBC

Brook's century, reached with a push through point off Glenn Phillips, came from 91 deliveries.

From BBC