As a Noun: 1. A series of marks on a piece of paper or on a display screen (or any surface which can be drawn or written on) which is small, round and completely filled in. English = points, dots, spots. 2. A series of points or dots one after the other, especially those used in print to show that a sentence is incomplete. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To make a series of points, dots, or spots as part of drawing. Note: 1. Essentially, this sign is simply a repeated form of a single point and usually implies more than one (i.e., plural).