Pronunciation

/.dɒt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A small circular mark (·) used to indicate a pause or point, often in written text or on a computer screen. 2. A symbol representing a single point or unit, as in mathematics or coding. 3. A colloquial term for a period (.) at the end of a sentence or abbreviation.
• Verb: To place or indicate a dot, especially in punctuation or as a part of a design.

Phrases

• “Dot a line” means to mark a line with dots.
• “Dot product” in mathematics refers to the multiplication of two vectors.
• “Dot notation” is used in programming to refer to object properties.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The document had a list of bullet points followed by dots to indicate additional information.”
• Verb: “She carefully dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s before submitting her homework.”
• Interjection: Not typically used as an interjection in this sense.

Synonyms

• Point
• Dotting
• Mark
• Punctuation
• Spot

Note: The use of “dot” as a verb to greet someone is not standard, but it can be found in some informal contexts or as a playful variation. In formal English, “hello” or “hi” would be more appropriate for greeting.