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1) in, into, the middle (of two points in space, time, quantity etc) (between)

2) a straight line that joins two points on the circumference of a circle or the ends of an arc (chord)

3) an instrument with a needle that points to the magnetic north (compass)

4) the firing of guns from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross (crossfire)

5) the two on playing-cards or dice; (tennis) the score of 40 each after which either side must gain two successive points to win the set (deuce)

6) the amount, measure, of space or time between two points etc (distance)

7) one of two solid points by which an electric current enters or leaves a battery etc (electrode)

8) an implement with two or more points (prongs), used for lifting food to the mouth etc (fork)

9) the main points (gist)

10) something that points to or indicates; pointer (on an instrument) showing measurements; an alphabetical list of names, subjects etc at the end of a book or no cards (a card index) in a library etc (index)

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credit

the belief, reputation, that a person, business etc can pay debts

recognition; trust

percentage

a rate, amount or number as a share of one hundred parts

portion, allotment

share

a part that a person owns, does, gets or gives; one of the equal part into which the capital of a business company is divided

portion, allotment

terms

the conditions of an agreement; (used with an 'adj' describing) the kind of language used

conditions, agreement

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