bullet point
phrase · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
a short item in a list marked with a bullet
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express a short item in a list marked with a bullet in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe discussion gave us a useful example of bullet point.
examPolicy makers must consider bullet point when evaluating long-term social and economic outcomes.
Common collocations
bullet pointa clear example of bullet pointuse bullet point appropriately
Watch out
Do not change the key word order in “bullet point”; collocations sound natural because the words travel together.