way point

noun

1. a place or point between major points on a route.
2. way station.

Word History and Origins

Origin of way point¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

Starting in graduate school, Williams proved a number of different features of the way points from the positive Grassmannian sort into cells.

From Quanta Magazine

In practice it vibrated up and down so that it had to be read by estimation of the half-way point of the up and down motion.

From Project Gutenberg

(g) You must feel the 'giving way point' of the key, so that you may be able to tell how much force is required for each note.

From Project Gutenberg

At the half-way point of the race he overtook his brother-in-law, and giving him his hand, they were soon far in front.

From Project Gutenberg

It was the middle of August before the boats reached the half-way point between the Mackenzie and the Cape.

From Project Gutenberg

As the spokes are set 90 degrees apart, the half-way point will be 45 degrees.

From Project Gutenberg