an idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written: I'd like to discuss the first point in your essay. make a point You made some interesting points in your speech.

[countable] a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact She made several interesting points in the article. I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). OK, you've made your point!

1 of 2 noun Definition of point Synonyms for point He made a very good point about the need for change. There's no use in arguing the point. Let me make one final point. That's the point I've been trying to make. My point is simply that we must do something to help the homeless.