Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pointwise

Adverb

/ˈpɔɪntwaɪz/

Definition

In a manner that considers individual points or elements separately rather than collectively.

Examples

In a pointwise manner, we can evaluate the function at each coordinate to obtain accurate results.
The pointwise convergence of a sequence of functions indicates that they converge at each individual point.

Meaning

The term ‘pointwise’ refers to the evaluation or treatment of individual points in isolation, often used in mathematics, statistics, and programming when discussing functions or data that are assessed at specific coordinates or instances.