way point
AmericanEtymology
Origin of way point
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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"If you have adjusted the thickness of the plate in just the right way, point by point, then the superposition of all these waves produces exactly the desired image."
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2024
“The gains that are made here are a watershed moment,” Ms. Ocasio-Cortez said, calling it “a way point and a steppingstone for the future of our island.”
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022
In a thrilling final, the American world record holder was 0.66 seconds ahead at the half way point.
From BBC • Jul. 26, 2021
A report by the group in July found that South Sudan’s conflict has made the East African nation a major way point for ivory and wildlife smuggling.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2017
Then it once more proceeded, was dropped at the right way point, and carried by private hand to Bear Creek.
From The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains by Wister, Owen
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