Meaning of POINT SYSTEM

Pronunciation:			poynt 'sistum
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a system of evaluation (in education or industry) based on awarding points according to rules [n]  a system of writing or printing using patterns of raised dots that can be read by touch [n]  a system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point
	See Also:		Braille, orthography, system, system of measurement, system of rules, writing system
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A way to plan meals that uses points to rate food. The foods are placed in four classes: calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Each food is given a point value within its class.