Noun
/pæsɪŋ pɔɪnt/
The term "passing point" refers to a specific location or moment in a process where a change occurs or a decision is made. It is often used in contexts such as education (e.g., minimum scores needed to pass an exam), sports (e.g., moment when a vehicle overtakes another in racing), and general discussions about progress and goals.
This term is relatively infrequent in casual conversation but may be encountered in academic, technical, or sports-related contexts. It is used in both oral speech and written language.
In order to graduate, students must reach the passing point in all their subjects.
(Para graduarse, los estudiantes deben alcanzar el punto de aprobación en todas sus materias.)
The athlete pushed himself to his limit to secure a passing point in the race.
(El atleta se esforzó al máximo para asegurar un punto de aprobación en la carrera.)
The teacher explained that there is no fixed passing point for the exam; it varies each year.
(El maestro explicó que no hay un punto de aprobación fijo para el examen; varía cada año.)
While "passing point" is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions, it can interchangeably serve in discussions about thresholds or benchmarks in various contexts. Here are a few idiomatic phrases that evoke the concept of a "passing point":
Crossing the threshold
"After years of training, he finally felt he was crossing the threshold into professional soccer."
(Después de años de entrenamiento, finalmente sintió que estaba cruzando el umbral al fútbol profesional.)
Meeting halfway
"We were able to meet halfway on the project requirements, finding a passing point for both teams."
(Pudimos ceder un poco en los requisitos del proyecto, encontrando un punto de aprobación para ambos equipos.)
Reaching a consensus
"The negotiations continued until the two parties reached a consensus, marking a passing point in their discussions."
(Las negociaciones continuaron hasta que las dos partes alcanzaron un consenso, marcando un punto de aprobación en sus discusiones.)
On the right track
"His consistent efforts in studying have put him on the right track to reach the passing point."
(Sus esfuerzos constantes en el estudio lo han puesto en el camino correcto para alcanzar el punto de aprobación.)
The term "passing point" is a compound phrase formed by "passing," derived from the verb "pass," which comes from the Latin passare, meaning "to step" or "to move," and "point," coming from the Latin punctum, meaning "a prick or a dot." Together, they convey the idea of a specific moment of transition or achievement.
Synonyms:
- Threshold
- Minimum requirement
- Benchmark
- Criterion
Antonyms:
- Failing point
- Maximum limit
- Unacceptable standard