| 释义 |
ˈPinpoint, n.2
[f. PIN s.v. P II. a + point n.1, after cashpoint, etc.]
A proprietary name for a service whereby customers can use a credit or similar card in conjunction with their PIN number to obtain goods (esp. petrol or train tickets) from an automatic dispenser.
1984Times 31 May 3 (caption) Alan Whicker getting the first Pinpoint ticket at Euston yesterday. 1987Daily Tel. 24 Feb. 5/2 (Advt.), For motorists.., we're installing Pinpoint machines for buying petrol in Shell garages all over the country. 1987Which? Dec. 565/1 PINPOINT is a..self-service system... There are around 200 PINPOINT terminals in the UK. 1988Trade Marks Jrnl. 30 Nov. 3674/1 (in figure) Pinpoint... Automated credit, debit and charge card services, all included in Class 36. |