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start·ing point

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. terminus a quo, starting pointnoun

    earliest limiting point

Wiktionary

  1. starting pointnoun

    A place where a journey starts.

  2. starting pointnoun

    A subject matter to use to commence an activity.

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  1. starting point

    A starting point is the initial stage, place, or step in a journey, process, or activity. It is where something begins or originates, serving as a base or foundation for subsequent progress or development.

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  1. train spotting

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of starting point in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of starting point in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of starting point in a Sentence

  1. George Cardona:

    A number of individuals and entities have brought to the State Bar's attention press reports, court filings, and other public documents detailing Mr. Eastman's conduct, we want to thank those who took the time to bring to our attention this information, which serves as the starting point for our investigation. We will be proceeding with a single State Bar investigation in which we will continue to gather and analyze relevant evidence and go wherever it leads us.

  2. Nancy Gordeuk:

    What was captured on the viral video was the tipping point, not the starting point for the frustration of those in attendance, finally, it's just hard for these students to have their milestone moment turn into a nightmare that will live on in perpetuity as they reflect on this special day.

  3. Martin Dolan:

    Some people think there's a hot spot in there that should be a starting point, but it's pretty much equal priority across that area, so it's no great surprise that having covered 40 percent, we haven't located it yet. It might be down to the last 1 percent before we do.

  4. Maximilian Tayenthal:

    We see the current account as just a starting point.

  5. Orly Avitzur:

    If a patient requests [a CT scan] and a doctor says no, it could be a good starting point for a conversation.


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