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Meaning of point of interest | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. A point on an engineering drawing that has been added to make the layout of the part easier. It is usually the intersection of the tangent lines of a curve.
  2. A location that is worth visiting because it is a tourist attraction or the base for some type of service such as a restaurant or shop.

Equivalents

Deutsch Sonderziel
Español punto de interés
Suomi kohde kohdepiste
Français point d'intérêt
Italiano punto di interesse

Examples

“The most important places and attractions of the city (i.e., points of interest) are identified by icons on the map.”
“Chicago by the 'L shows you how to go to more than 50 points of interest easily and inexpensively by using Chicago's excellent 'L (elevated /subway train) and Metra suburban rail systems.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

point of no return point of order point of origin point of pride point of privilege point of purchase

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