key point
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3.1
- noun
- /ki pɔɪnt/
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punto clave
- A second key point was the eviction moratorium.
- key points to remember
- identify key points
- emphasize key points
Which brings us to another key point made by Austrians.
- Which brings us to another key point made by Austrians.
- But here are three small key points that I also want to point out.
- It's kind of sort of the key point here from this band structure.
- The really key point is what gets the attention.
- But the key point is nothing can grow in this environment.
- But the point of this was, let me go over my key points.
- And so I'll summarize them into three key points.
- And what we had discovered during phase two was several different key points.
- So it's such a big topic, I'll try to reduce it to a few key points.
- And that was the key point there that yes, it showed that short term these do work.
- But but what is what is the key point of this?
- I believe your philosophy of life is a key point.
- The the key point is ownership is the goal, not CEO ship.
- There are five buttons or five key points that you must look at whenever you are working on a deal.
- Now, I'm going to give you some key points on setting boundaries and the relationship.
- The accuracy in your book is such a key point that is so clear.
- So the key point is the sharing of the key.
- This is another key point is that love requires grace and truth.
Examples
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In teaching the research process, one of the key points has always been finding the best source.
Academic text (2013) -
So just a couple of key points to keep in mind as we move forward.
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But here are three small key points that I also want to point out.
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The key point here is that stars move too.
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So the key point here is that this is the same as this.
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Talking about liberal views, Senator... what are the key points in your vision for America?
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Some of the key points made in Bird's essay will be noted here.
Academic text (1991) -
In the concluding sections, I emphasize a few key points relevant to the overall argument.
Academic text (1992) -
Be sure your resume is accurate, briefly covers your key points, and is persuasive.
Academic text (2012) -
The key point of the presentation is the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
Synonyms
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1.0
An item in an argument or on a list
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2.8
Main idea in a piece of writing, art, or talk
333
3.7
The most important point in a situation
56
3.4
An important point to remember from a talk or event
46
4.6
The main point of what someone says or writes
34
7.5
The main point that decides what matters most in an issue
30
3.7
The main person, thing, or idea that gets most attention
13
3.9
The most important part of a problem or discussion
6
6.7
The main point people argue about in a discussion
5
2.9
The most important point someone makes in a discussion or essay
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5.6
The most important part of a problem or discussion
3
4.2
The main idea of a speech, book, or discussion
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3.4
The most important idea in a discussion or text
1
5.6
The main point someone makes in a discussion
The most important point people discuss in a disagreement
The main point of a discussion or argument
The most important part of an idea or theory that you must understand
How Important
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an important or central idea' is directly and compositionally derived from 'key' (fundamental, vitally important) modifying 'point' (an idea or claim); this adjective+noun combination follows a common, transparent pattern. Cross-linguistically similar constructions exist and a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Key point uses key to mean 'most important' and point to mean a single idea; imagine a map where a key marks the most important spot. That's why key point means 'an important idea or fact'.