(mathematics) Of a number, written in two parts as a mantissa (also called significand, the value of the significant digits) and characteristic (order of magnitude / the power of a number base) e.g. 0.314159 × 10¹.

The point in a perspective drawing at which parallel lines receding from an observer seem to converge.

One hundredth of a given value, used to measure the difference of two percentages.

(cricket) A fielding position, on the off side, square of the batsman's wicket, and very near the batsman; a fielder in this position.

(mathematics) a point of inflection / Synonym of turning point

(thermodynamics) The temperature and pressure at which the vapour density of the gas and liquid phases of a fluid are equal, at which point there is no difference between gas and liquid.

(mathematical analysis) Of two mappings, a point in the domain of both mappings that has same image under both.

(mathematics) a point on a curve at which the sign of the curvature changes; at this point the second derivative of the underlying function will be zero, but positive on one side and negative on the other.

(cooking) The temperature at which an oil or shortening begins to produce smoke.

A position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint. / An attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs. / (literary theory) The perspective from which a narrative is related.