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pointpoint1 /pɔɪnt/ noun ► the point the most important fact or idea, especially of something that you want to talk about: The point is that he gets paid more than I do, even though we both do the same work. Now she has gotten to the point. Nothing else she has said really matters.
► the essence the most basic and important part of something, which makes it how it is: Freedom of speech is the essence of any democracy.
► the core the most important part of something, especially when this is the cause of other things: The core of the problem is that there are not enough jobs.
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pointpoint2 /pɔɪnt/ verb 1 
to show which person or thing you mean► point to show the person or thing you mean, by holding your finger out toward him, her, or it: “Look!” she said, and pointed at a small boat on the lake. “Sit down,” he said, pointing to a chair. As we drove by, Jenna pointed out the house she used to live in.
► indicate AWL to show which person or thing you mean, by moving your hand or your head slightly or looking toward him, her, or it: “I’d like you to meet Todd,” he said, indicating a tall man standing next to him.
2 to hold something so that it is aimed at a person or thing► point to hold something so that the end of it is toward a person or thing: He pointed his gun at the prisoner. The cameras were pointed at the stage.
► aim to choose the person or place that you want to hit and point your gun or weapon at him, her, or it carefully: Which part of the target were you aiming at?
3 to look in or show a direction► point if something long and thin points somewhere, the end of it shows that direction: The arrow on a compass always points north. The big hand pointed to the number five on the clock.
► face to be looking at or pointing toward someone or something. You usually use face about people or about buildings: The front of the school faces south. John turned to face me, looking angry.