point-device

point-de·vice

(point′dĭ-vīs′)
adj.
Scrupulously correct or neat; precise or meticulous.

[Middle English at point devis, probably from Old French *a point devis : a, to + point, point, moment + devis, fixed, arranged.]

point′-de·vice′ adv.
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point-device

adj
very correct or perfect; precise
adv
to perfection; perfectly; precisely
[C14: perhaps from old French à point devis to the point arranged]
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