power point
Britishnoun
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an electrical socket mounted on or recessed into a wall
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such a socket, esp one installed before the introduction of 13 ampere ring mains, that is designed to provide a current of up to 15 amperes for supplying heaters, etc, rather than lights
Example Sentences
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But fans of tidal power point to the massive cost reductions achieved in wind and solar technology.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023
“Yeah they used power point for this one, I can tell,” said another.
From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2022
“From a power point of view, this makes wearable sensors more practical.”
From Science Magazine • Jul. 13, 2021
I’d sit through your power point presentation and still not be convinced, and if it included Christmas music, I’m getting up, smashing the computer and walking out.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2019
Such experiments as lie in our power point rather to their guiding themselves by an extraordinarily minute and precise appreciation of landmarks.
From The Life of the Bee by Sutro, Alfred
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