keypoint

English

noun
Definitions
  • Part of a valley where the lower and flatter portion of the primary valley floor suddenly becomes steeper, used in computing a keyline for the efficient planning of water usage.
  • An important point in an image, used in computer vision systems when detecting objects etc.

Etymology

Compound from English key (cay) + English point.

Origin

English

point

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