pointsystem

point system n.

1. A system of evaluating academic achievement based on grade points.

2. Any of various printing or writing systems for the blind, such as Braille, that use an alphabet of raised symbols or dots that correspond to letters.

3. Printing. A system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point.

4. A system of penalizing drivers of motor vehicles for traffic violations by assigning points for each type of violation and revoking the driver's license if a certain number of points are accrued.

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