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point-to-point adj

Travelling directly from a starting point to an ending point, or from one point to another in a series of points without passing through any intermediate points. (electronics) Being or relating to a method of manually constructing electronic circuits prior to automation and printed circuit boards, where components were individually mounted on the chassis prior to soldering. (telecommunications) Employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints. (transport) Travelling directly from source to destination without passing through a hub. Having every aspect or point of something matching up with corresponding aspects or points of something else. point-to-point n (horse racing, also attributively) A kind of horse race involving a direct cross-country course with obstacles for hunting horses and amateur riders. Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness of the benefits to society of the Internet and other information and communication technologies, and the need to bridge the digital divide.

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