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mid-point en · NOUN

Etymology

From mid- + point.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of midpoint.
    alt 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:
    • 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:

Forms

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