Kontrolpunkt

Kontrolpunkt is a term used in several European languages, including Danish and Norwegian, to denote a point at which control or verification is performed. In English, the most common translations are checkpoint or control point. The precise sense depends on the context.

In border security and transportation, kontrolpunkter are designated places where authorities check travel documents, inspect vehicles and cargo, and enforce regulations. These can be formal border crossings, airport or seaport screening points, or temporary checkpoints during emergencies or high-security events.

In surveying and geodesy, a kontrolpunkt, or control point, is a precisely measured reference point with known coordinates used to anchor measurements, align maps, and support geospatial networks.

In production, logistics, and project management, a control point refers to a stage in a process or workflow where quality checks, inspections, or decisions occur. Such points can serve as quality gates or milestones within a broader plan.

The term is also used in policing and military contexts to describe roadside or security checkpoints used to monitor movement, verify identity, or interdict prohibited activity.

Etymology: derived from the words kontrol and punkt; cognate terms exist in several Scandinavian languages. See also control point, checkpoint, border checkpoint, and geodetic control point.