a system used to assess applicants' eligibility for local authority housing, based on (points awarded for) such factors as the length of time the applicant has lived in the area, how many children arein the family, etc
Examples of 'points system' in a sentence
points system
But there was no grid plan or points system.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The current points system isn't enough and is open to gross misuse.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
She said a confusing points system was a 'constant reminder' of 'failing'.