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TO THE POINT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does to the point mean?
• TO THE POINT (adjective)
The adjective TO THE POINT has 1 sense:
1. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
Familiarity information: TO THE POINT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
Synonyms:
pertinent; to the point
Context examples:
a list of articles pertinent to the discussion / remarks that were to the point
Similar:
relevant (having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue)
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