point out

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to indicate or specify

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point out Idioms  

1. Identify or bring to notice, as in He pointed out the oldest buildings in the city, or She pointed out an error in our reasoning. [Late 1400s]

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Example Sentences

As Mr. Hart points out, this “mechanical slaughter” anticipated others during World War I. Men who were ambitious young officers during the Sudan operations subsequently reached high command during the “Great War.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He is cheered by management’s confidence that it can sustain a combined operating ratio at 92.5% in fiscal 2026, and points out that the company’s valuation looks much less stretched than in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal

"To get 32 points out of a possible 42 to me seems a stunning achievement."

From Barron's

Slot was at pains to point out the forward - who signed a new two-year contract in the summer - "will have a very good future at this club because he's such a special player".

From BBC

Infante points out that this isn’t fully measurable — no one can directly link Instagram views to bar sales — but the cultural influence is undeniable.

From Salon

Related Words

• identify
• indicate
• mention
• refer
• remind
• reveal
• specify