point something out
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Meaning · English
To draw attention to something
Literally: indicate a location or fact
Register: neutral
Examples
She pointed out the error in the report
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “point something out” mean?
To draw attention to something Literally: indicate a location or fact
Is “point something out” formal or informal?
point something out is generally neutral.