multipoint
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4.8
- noun
- /ˈmʌltɪˌpɔɪnt/
- Specialized
:
sistema multipunto
- During the meeting, the multipoint system allowed three remote teams to collaborate in real-time, sharing documents and visuals seamlessly.
Examples
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For multipoint communications between a master radio and multiple remotes, the majority of installations will achieve a net data throughput approaching the 115.2 Kbaud point-to-point capability.
Academic text (1996) -
The new video conferencing platform offers a multipoint connection, enabling participants from multiple cities to join the discussion simultaneously.
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To enhance connections between different departments, the company implemented a multipoint communication system for more effective information sharing.
Synonyms
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4.5
Sending information to many people at the same time over a computer network
How Many Locations
- Specialized
1
4.8
24
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
multipoint = multipoint (transparent) = multi + point
The noun sense is a straightforward conversion from the adjective, with the same form and an easily recoverable meaning.
Etymology
Multipoint as a noun comes from multi- ('many') and point ('place' or 'connection'), so imagine a meeting that links many places at once. That's why a multipoint system connects three or more locations so people can share information.