ˈstarting ˌpoint BrE AmE noun [countable usually singular]
1 . an idea or situation from which a discussion, process etc can develop
starting point for
The article provides a starting point for discussion.
2 . a place from where a journey starts
ˈstarting ˌpoint BrE AmE noun [countable usually singular]
1 . an idea or situation from which a discussion, process etc can develop
starting point for
The article provides a starting point for discussion.
2 . a place from where a journey starts
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Longman - Словарь современного английского языка. 2012