Definition of Pointing out

1. Noun. Indication by demonstration.

Generic synonyms: Indicant, Indication

Definition of Pointing out

1. Verb. (present participle of point out) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pointing Out

pointilism
pointilist
pointillage
pointillism
pointillisms
pointillist
pointillistic
pointillistically
pointillists
pointillé
pointillés
pointiness
pointing
pointing-trowel
pointing-trowels
pointing out (current term)
pointing the bone
pointing trowel
pointings
pointless
pointlessly
pointlessness
pointlessnesses
pointlet
pointleted
pointlets
pointlike
pointling
pointlings
pointman

Literary usage of Pointing out

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1910)
"Causes of mine explosions were briefly discussed, the speaker also pointing out that it would be of great value to be able to predict the explosive ..."

2. The Popular Science Monthly (1878)
"... inquire which is the less untrustworthy guide, he who affirms that the whole road is easy, or he who is continually pointing out fancied difficulties. ..."

3. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1841)
"It deserves, and should receive, the attention of some one competent to the task of unveiling its mysteries and pointing out the means by which it may be ..."

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