"point of use" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: points of use [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|points of use}} point of use (plural points of use)
  1. (also attributively) The location or other circumstances in which a product or service is utilized. Tags: also, attributive Synonyms: POU [initialism]
    Sense id: en-point_of_use-en-noun-n~c2AQLe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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