(databases) In a DBMS, a point in time at which all updates to a database, or group of records in a database, are guaranteed to have been written to disk, and the journal or log records of that action have also been so committed. Future updates may be undone to that point if necessary.

(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure. / (idiomatic) The state of being heated, with high aggression.

Traffic control by a police officer stationed at an intersection.

(physics) The unique temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid and gas phases of a substance are all in equilibrium.

(chemistry, physics) The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibrium; it is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure

(optics) A focus; a point at which rays of light or other radiation converge. / The centre of any activity. / (art, aesthetics) A feature that attracts particular attention.

A place or position affording a good view. / A point of view; perspective; outlook; standpoint. / (photography) A camera angle.

(firearms) A bullet with a small hole drilled or molded in the tip, designed to expand when it hits its target and therefore cause more damage.

(of a bullet) having an exposed lead point, designed to expand when it hits its target and therefore cause more damage.

(firearms) A bullet with such a tip.