midpoint

American  

[mid-point] / ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt /

Or mid-point

noun

1. a point at or near the middle of, or equidistant from, both ends, as of a line.

   the midpoint of a boundary.

2. a point in time halfway between the beginning and the end, as of a process, event, or situation.

   the midpoint of the negotiations.

3. Geometry. the point on a line segment or an arc that is equidistant, when measured along the line or the arc, from both endpoints.

4. Statistics. median.

5. Astrology. the point on the arc that is equidistant from two planets: regarded as a sensitive point and used in horoscopic interpretations.

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midpoint British  

/ ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the point on a line that is at an equal distance from either end

2. a point in time halfway between the beginning and end of an event

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Etymology

Origin of midpoint

1325–75; Middle English. See mid-, point

Example Sentences

Analysts point out that the midpoint at 8.70 billion euros is below market expectations of 8.94 billion euros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Still, Breman was clear that her immediate objective was to get inflation back to the midpoint of the RBNZ’s 1% to 3% inflation target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

NCino forecast revenue of $639 million to $643 million in fiscal 2027, representing 7.8% annual growth at the midpoint.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The company expects to earn $11.80 to $12.10 a share during that period, with the midpoint a bit above FactSet estimates for $11.93.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The midpoint in time of our journey as planned, the thirty-fifth day, Odorny Anner, found us far short of our halfway point in space.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin