Touchpoint

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A physical point of contact; a surface that is regularly touched by people.

    "The operator says that a total of 952,514 'cleans' of various touchpoints, including tables and door buttons, were carried out by more than 600 dedicated cleaning staff - the equivalent of cleaning one carriage at least three times every day."

  2. 2
    An encounter where customers and business engage to exchange information, provide services, or handle transactions.

    "The touchpoints in retail banking include tellers and ATMs."

  3. 3
    A point where things touch.

    "The Gergonne triangle is defined by the three touchpoints of the incircle on the three sides."

Example

More examples

"The operator says that a total of 952,514 'cleans' of various touchpoints, including tables and door buttons, were carried out by more than 600 dedicated cleaning staff - the equivalent of cleaning one carriage at least three times every day."

Etymology

From touch + point.

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