point out verb2 •To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.He pointed out the little brown bird in the tree.She pointed out the two drummers in the class. •(figurative) To tell, remind, indicate.I would just like to point out that we need to finish our meeting by 9 o'clock. formspointed out · pointing out · points out