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bullet point

British

noun

any of a number of items printed in a list, each after a centred dot, usually the most important points in a longer piece of text

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Carell: The bullet point was the father-daughter relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Before he received the script, Glaser had already begun his search, based just on the bullet point notes that the movie's production designer gave him.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

A bullet point in the quick summary incorrectly said it was an 18-point lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Jacob Bethell can now add another bullet point to the notebook he uses to scribble down reminders before going out to bat.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

There was something about seeing that rushed bullet point list, and finally understanding why it looked that way, that sent a shiver down my spine.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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