pt
word
Definition
'Pt' is an abbreviation that usually stands for 'point' (a unit of measurement in typography), 'part', or 'Portugal', depending on the context. It is not a standalone English word, but is used in technical, design, or country-name abbreviations.
Usage & Nuances
'Pt' is almost always used as an abbreviation, not as a spoken word. Common in unit measurements (font sizes: 12 pt), file formats (e.g., .pt for Portuguese), and international codes ('pt' for Portugal). Not to be confused with 'PT' (physical therapy or Pacific Time). Rare outside technical or specific contexts.
Example Sentences
The title should be 18 pt bold.
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Set the font size to 12 pt for the document.
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His email ends with .pt because he lives in Portugal.
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Could you make the headings a little bigger, maybe 20 pt?
natural
I downloaded a file with a .pt extension and wasn't sure what it was.
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If your web address ends in .pt, it's for Portugal.
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