points system

noun

1. a system used to assess applicants' eligibility for local authority housing, based on (points awarded for) such factors as the length of time the applicant has lived in the area, how many children are in the family, etc

Example Sentences

To level the playing field among those who make repeated use of the campground drawings, the state has set up a points system.

From Los Angeles Times

Universities make an offer to a student to join a course based on qualifications and grades or the Ucas tariff points system.

From BBC

This points system will end from 2026, and be replaced with minimum requirements across seven key areas that it labels – purpose and shareholder governance; fair work; justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; human rights; climate action; environmental stewardship; and government affairs and collective action.

From BBC

Other prisoners who spoke about the points system to the BBC described it as a mind game designed to crush spirits.

From BBC

Radalj said that there were a number of prisoners - including himself - who didn't bother with the points system.

From BBC