Point up
verb
To highlight or emphasize something, usually a problem or a fault.
The report points up several issues with safety protocols.
Often appears as...
- point up issue
- point up problem
verb
To direct upward.
The tour guide pointed up at the ancient mural on the ceiling.
Often appears as...
- point up at
- point up to
verb
To highlight or emphasize something, usually a problem or a fault.
The report points up several issues with safety protocols.
Often appears as...
- point up issue
- point up problem
verb
To direct upward.
The tour guide pointed up at the ancient mural on the ceiling.
Often appears as...
- point up at
- point up to
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Critique Highlight
Use 'point up' when you're identifying weaknesses or issues that need attention.
Her review pointed up the lack of character development in the book.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Point up' doesn't necessarily express a negative judgment, but rather draws attention neutrally.
The study points up the need for further research.
Pro Tip 3/3Constructive Focus
Often used constructively to suggest improvements after pointing up an issue.
The consultant pointed up inefficiencies and suggested new strategies.
Pro Tip 1/3Critique Highlight
Use 'point up' when you're identifying weaknesses or issues that need attention.
Her review pointed up the lack of character development in the book.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Point up' doesn't necessarily express a negative judgment, but rather draws attention neutrally.
The study points up the need for further research.
Pro Tip 3/3Constructive Focus
Often used constructively to suggest improvements after pointing up an issue.
The consultant pointed up inefficiencies and suggested new strategies.
Pro Tip 1/3Critique Highlight
Use 'point up' when you're identifying weaknesses or issues that need attention.
Her review pointed up the lack of character development in the book.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Point up' doesn't necessarily express a negative judgment, but rather draws attention neutrally.
The study points up the need for further research.
Pro Tip 3/3Constructive Focus
Often used constructively to suggest improvements after pointing up an issue.
The consultant pointed up inefficiencies and suggested new strategies.
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