extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

Examples of extra point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For one thing, in many cases, a few extra points of accuracy in a model’s reasoning ability on a benchmark, which may not seem like much, can make a huge difference to what a business can do with a model. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024 Many others blamed rookie kicker Jake Moody for having an extra point blocked, despite him making two 50-plus yard field goals earlier in the game. Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extra point 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of extra point was circa 1949

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“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

extra point

noun
: a point scored in football after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or advancing it a short distance into the end zone
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