point-by-point rule
nounUK /ˌpɔɪnt baɪ ˈpɔɪnt ruːl/
US /ˌpɔɪnt baɪ ˈpɔɪnt ruːl/
A point-by-point rule is a rule that tells you exactly what to do for each small step, one at a time.
The teacher used a point-by-point rule to show us how to line up quietly.
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2. A scoring rule in a contest where each single point is counted separately.
In the spelling bee, the point-by-point rule meant every correct word earned one point.
3. A way of explaining something by going through each detail in order.
She explained the game using a point-by-point rule so nobody got confused.
4. A strict rule that lists every small requirement that must be followed.
The club's point-by-point rule said we must bring a pencil, a notebook, and a snack.