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• a variation of setpoint.

set point

American  

noun

1. Tennis. the point that if won would enable the scorer or their side to win the set.

2. setpoint.

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set point British  

noun

1. tennis squash badminton a point that would enable one side to win a set

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Etymology

Origin of set point

First recorded in 1925–30

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Example Sentences

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set point

The point in question was particularly crucial as it gave Korpatsch set point on Wang's serve at the end of the first set.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

Gauff responded well, saving break points at 2-2 and 3-3 in set two before converting a set point on her opponent's serve to level the contest.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

Rybakina looked in the zone and wrapped up the set in 37 minutes on her first set point when Sabalenka fired long.

From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026

With Chang a vocal presence, Tien regathered in the fourth and had a set point at 6-5, only for Zverev to dig himself out of trouble and force the tiebreak.

From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026

Next, place the point D at about the middle of the area to be measured, and set point C so that the arm CB shall be approximately at right angles with BD.

From Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 by Anonymous

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