6. (Print.)
Defn: The punctuation point [.] that marks the end of a complete sentence, or of an abbreviated word.
7. (Math.)
Defn: One of several similar sets of figures or terms usually marked by points or commas placed at regular intervals, as in numeration, in the extraction of roots, and in circulating decimals.
8. (Med.)
Defn: The time of the exacerbation and remission of a disease, or of the paroxysm and intermission.
9. (Mus.)
Defn: A complete musical sentence. The period, the present or current time, as distinguished from all other times.
Syn. — Time; date; epoch; era; age; duration; limit; bound; end; conclusion; determination.
PERIOD
Pe"ri*od, v. t.