control point
A 'control point' serves as a key reference or objective across various fields, such as navigation, mapping, gaming, and sports.
Definition
B2Orienteering and related sports
(technical)A marked location on a map and in the terrain that participants must find during a competition.
Example
- Runners quickly located the control point in the dense forest.
B1Video games
(informal)A designated spot on a game map that players aim to capture or defend.
Example
- The team worked together to secure the control point and gain an advantage.
C1Computer graphics
(technical)One of several points that define the shape of a curve or surface in digital modeling.
Example
- Adjusting the control points allowed the designer to refine the 3D model.
C1Surveying and GIS
(technical)An accurately measured location used to enhance the spatial accuracy of other points.
Example
- Surveyors established control points to ensure the precision of the new map.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "control point":
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