quarterpoint

A quarterpoint is a term used in various contexts to denote a specific position or division representing one-fourth of a whole. The precise meaning and application of quarterpoint vary depending on the field.

In navigation and surveying, a quarterpoint refers to a division of a compass rose. The compass rose is divided into 32 principal points, with each point being 11.25 degrees apart. A quarterpoint would therefore represent 2.8125 degrees (11.25 / 4), though this usage is less common than degrees or cardinal/intercardinal directions. More broadly, it can simply refer to a point that is a quarter of the way along a course or a measured distance.

In project management or general progress tracking, a quarterpoint signifies the completion of 25% of a task, project, or timeline. Reaching a quarterpoint often serves as a milestone, indicating that one phase of work is complete and the next is about to begin. It can be used to assess progress, adjust timelines, or reallocate resources.

In some statistical or data analysis contexts, a quarterpoint might relate to quartiles, which divide a dataset into four equal parts. However, the term "quartile" is more standard and precise for this purpose. The term quarterpoint generally implies a conceptual division rather than a rigidly defined statistical measure.