point off

British

verb

(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

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Oxford Analytica analysts Sarah Fowler and Tatia Bolkvadze estimate that the war will shave about a percentage point off global economic growth, taking it down to 2% this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

A drop in federal spending lopped almost a full percentage point off GDP.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Toulouse scored nine tries to collect a bonus point and push Pau, who edged Montpellier 35-33 earlier in the day without a bonus point, off the top of the standings.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

At the time of writing, Forest Green are fourth in the National League, one point off top spot with only two defeats all season.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Seven ticked each point off on her fingers.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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