pointing out
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of indicating or showing something by direct demonstration: "pointing out" refers to the action of drawing attention to something specific by physically gesturing towards it or verbally highlighting it.
Usage
- As a noun: "Pointing out" is typically used as a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun) to describe the action itself. It often follows possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, their) or articles (the, a).
- His pointing out of the error saved us a lot of trouble.
- Thank you for the pointing out of the key details in the contract.
Examples
- Noun:
- The guide's pointing out of the ancient carvings made the tour more informative.
- Her constant pointing out of my mistakes is becoming annoying.
Advanced Usage
- "the pointing out of": This formal construction emphasizes the action of identifying or highlighting a particular fact, object, or detail.
- The success of the audit depended on the careful pointing out of discrepancies.
Variants and Related Words
- Point out (verb phrase): To direct someone's attention to a fact or detail.
- She was quick to point out the safety hazards.
- Indicator (noun): A thing that indicates a state or level.
- Demonstration (noun): The action of showing something clearly.
Synonyms
- Indication: A sign or piece of information that indicates something.
- Highlighting: Emphasizing or making something prominent.
- Identification: The action of identifying someone or something.
Related Phrases
- To draw attention to: To make someone notice something.
- He drew attention to the clause in the fine print.
- To call attention to: Similar to "draw attention to."
- The report calls attention to rising costs.
Notes
- The term "pointing out" as a noun is derived from the phrasal verb "to point out." In this nominalized form, it specifically refers to the of performing that verb. It is less common than the verb form but is used in more formal or descriptive contexts.
Noun
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indication by demonstration
