mid-point

A form of midpoint — A point equidistant between two extremes.

Meanings

nounmid-point (plural mid-points)

plural mid-points

  1. alternativeAlternative form of midpoint.

    Published on March 27 1963, and subsequently known as the 'Beeching report' after its infamous author, the document represents a mid-point in the evolution of Britain's railway network - from one ravaged by wartime neglect into the system we recognise today.

    2023 March 8, Gareth Dennis, “The Reshaping of things to come...”, in RAIL, number 978, page 44
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    The traction motors are connected in three parallel groups of two in series, and the mid-points of each pair of motors are connected together; the mid-point connection is used in conjunction with relays to form a device which is sensitive to wheelslip, thus leading to an improvement in adhesion.

    1960 April, “English Electric diesels for the Sudan Railways”, in Trains Illustrated, page 218

Origin

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