set point

noun

1
: a situation (as in tennis) in which one player will win the set by winning the next point
also : the point won
2
: the level or point at which a variable physiological state (such as body temperature or weight) tends to stabilize

Examples of set point in a Sentence

He won with an ace on his second set point. He won with an ace on set point.
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Appetite returns, digestion speeds up, and the body drifts back toward its old set point. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 The Argonauts had set point with a lead of 24-20 but were unable to secure the win. — David Delgado, Oc Register, 16 May 2026 When Sinner held a set point in the third set, Kecmanović produced extraordinary athleticism to fend him off at the net. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Royal faced set point three times but answered the call each time before a Village Christian hitting error gave Royal the set. — Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for set point

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of set point was in 1928

Rhymes for set point

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“Set point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20point. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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set point

noun
: the level or point at which a variable physiological state (as body temperature or weight) tends to stabilize
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