Starting point: meaning, definitions and examples

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starting point

 

[ ˈstɑːtɪŋ pɔɪnt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

navigation

A place or situation from which something begins or is developed.

Synonyms

beginning, commencement, origin

Examples of usage

  • The hotel was our starting point for exploring the city.
  • His childhood experiences were the starting point for his interest in psychology.
Context #2 | Noun

discussion

A fact, event, or situation that can be used to support an argument or discussion.

Synonyms

basis, foundation, grounds

Examples of usage

  • This statistic will be the starting point for our analysis.
  • Let's use this document as a starting point for our negotiation.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To begin a journey or process.

Synonyms

begin, commence, initiate

Examples of usage

  • We will be starting point our trip early in the morning.
  • She started pointing out the flaws in the plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "starting point" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ponto de partida

🇮🇳 प्रारंभिक बिंदु

🇩🇪 Ausgangspunkt

🇮🇩 titik awal

🇺🇦 відправна точка

🇵🇱 punkt wyjścia

🇯🇵 出発点

🇫🇷 point de départ

🇪🇸 punto de partida

🇹🇷 başlangıç ​​noktası

🇰🇷 출발점

🇸🇦 نقطة البداية

🇨🇿 výchozí bod

🇸🇰 východiskový bod

🇨🇳 起点

🇸🇮 izhodiščna točka

🇮🇸 upphafsstaður

🇰🇿 бастапқы нүкте

🇬🇪 საწყისი წერტილი

🇦🇿 başlanğıc nöqtəsi

🇲🇽 punto de partida

Etymology

The term 'starting point' originated from the 16th century, where 'start' referred to the beginning of a race or journey. Over time, it evolved to signify the initial place or moment from which something begins. The concept of a starting point is fundamental in various fields such as navigation, discussions, and actions, serving as the foundation for further development and exploration.