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entry point
/ˈɛn.tri pɔɪnt/
a starting place or access point
The software has multiple entry points for developers to integrate their tools.
The software provides various ways for developers to begin using or connecting their tools.
general
a place, system, or process where access or entry is possible
The city has several entry points for tourists to explore.
The city offers multiple locations where visitors can begin their exploration.
Commonly used in both physical and abstract contexts.
Technology
technical
a specific location in code where a program or function begins execution
Debugging often starts by identifying the entry point of the program.
Debugging typically begins by locating where the program starts running.
In programming, this refers to the initial line of code that is executed.
Business
Business
a stage or phase in a process where a new participant or element is introduced
The company is looking for new entry points in the Asian market.
The company is seeking opportunities to enter the Asian market.
Used in business to describe strategic points of entry into new markets or industries.
Collocations
main entry pointthe primary access pointmultiple entry pointsseveral ways to access or beginentry point analysisexamining how a system or process is accessed
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In programming, 'entry point' refers to the starting line of code, while in general contexts, it describes any starting place or access point.
Gold Rule
Clarity in Context
Always consider the context when using 'entry point'—it can mean different things in technology, business, and physical spaces.
Word Origin
From 'entry' (act of entering) + 'point' (specific location or moment). The phrase became widely used in computing in the late 20th century to describe where a program begins execution.
Usage Notes
In technical contexts, 'entry point' often refers to the first line of code executed in a program. In business, it describes strategic opportunities to enter new markets. In physical contexts, it refers to a location where access is possible.
Word Breakdown
entry
the act of entering or gaining access
rootpoint
a specific location, moment, or stage
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