(Or "Anglo-Saxon poiNT") One of the two most common variaNTs of the poiNT, equal to 0.3514598 mm, or 0.0138366 inch, or 1/72.272 inch. The ATA poiNT is used on the island of the United Kingdom and on the American coNTineNT. [What poiNT do they use in Ireland?] (2002-03-11)