What does "point out" mean?

To draw attention to something To indicate or mention something important.

How do you use "point out" in a sentence?

She pointed out the mistake. I'd like to point out that we're over budget. He pointed out the key issues.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To draw attention to something

指出、提醒注意

Señalar, indicar

指摘する、注意を向けさせる

지적하다, 주의를 환기시키다

To indicate or mention something important.

指出或提及某件重要的事情。

Indicar o mencionar algo importante.

重要なことを示したり言及したりすること。

중요한 사항을 가리키거나 언급하여 주의를 끄는 것을 의미한다.

Base verb: point

Particle: out

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

She pointed out the mistake.
她指出了这个错误
Señaló el error
彼女はその間違いを指摘した
그녀는 그 실수를 지적했다.
I'd like to point out that we're over budget.
我想指出我们超预算了
Me gustaría señalar que nos hemos pasado del presupuesto
予算オーバーであることを指摘したい
예산이 초과되었다는 점을 지적하고 싶다.
He pointed out the key issues.
他指出了关键问题
Señaló los problemas clave
彼は主要な問題点を指摘した
그는 핵심 문제들을 지적했다.

Context: discussion, observation

Tone: informative

From physically pointing at something.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal