point of contact

noun

The single person who represents an organization, for a specific task.

Meanings

nounpoint of contact (plural points of contact)

plural points of contact

  1. The single person who represents an organization, for a specific task.
  2. computingA person who is associated with a defined Internet entity.
  3. sciencesA specific intersection; a contact point.

Translations

Finnish yhteyshenkilö, yhteyshenkilö
  • yhteyshenkilöperson who represents an organization
  • yhteyshenkilöperson associated with an internet entity
  • yhtymäkohtaspecific intersection
Italian punto di contatto
  • punto di contattoperson who represents an organization
Russian конта́ктное лицо́
  • конта́ктное лицо́ (kontáktnoje licó)person who represents an organization
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APA

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MLA

“point of contact.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20of%20contact. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “point of contact,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20of%20contact.

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