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as pointed in
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "as pointed in" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be a misphrasing, and the intended expression might be "as pointed out in" or "as indicated in." Example: "As pointed out in the report, the findings suggest a need for further research."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
36 human-written examples
Despite the majority of establishments being small, the fact that they are independent might point towards considerable freight trip generation as pointed in Cherrett et al. [20], which might require the need for a dedicated sustainable freight mobility plan.
In other states, black Democratic leaders have been just as pointed in their calls for the party to try something new.
News & Media
On the campaign trail, Vice President Al Gore has been just as pointed in urging Congressional Republicans to support tougher gun laws.
News & Media
The nucleus of the cell was clearly distinguished as pointed in the figure.
Science
It is interesting to add that the Bloch Grüneisen theory can be only used in the range of nanowires' size where the electron-acoustic phonon scattering remains unchanged as pointed in Ref. [15].
Science
On the contrary, in most cases individuals construct their options in a complex interpersonal environment or with their prior identities (e.g. prior beliefs, prejudices and social identities etc)., their views are often in a state of disagreement or not easily changed, due to opinion-dependent limitations in the network connectivity and obstinacy of the agents as pointed in Ref. [29].
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Similar Expressions
24 human-written examples
MONEY, the longtime leader in the competitive category of personal finance publications, is replacing smooth, glossy sales spiels centered on lush images of the good life with pitches that are as pointed as, well, the rivalry in the category.
News & Media
Humour does belong in music, as long as it's as pointed as this band.
News & Media
This is as pointed as she gets.
News & Media
Massachusetts is the extreme case where the big rooftop systems are only on big very-expensive houses in the surburbs," as pointed out in my previous post on net metering.
News & Media
A sophisticated but legal method of shielding income from taxes, which involves investing an IRA in what is known as "blocker corporations," as pointed out in Vanity Fair, may also have played a role.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the complete phrase "as pointed out in" for grammatical correctness when attributing information to a source. This ensures clarity and avoids ambiguity.
Common error
Avoid using the truncated phrase "as pointed in". This construction is grammatically incorrect. Always complete the phrase with "out" or use alternative phrases like "as noted in" or "as indicated in" for clear and correct writing.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "as pointed in" functions as an attempt to attribute information to a specific source. Ludwig AI indicates this phrasing is grammatically incorrect, but examples show its use in trying to refer to information originating from a document or figure.
Frequent in
Science
52%
News & Media
44%
Encyclopedias
4%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Reference
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "as pointed in" is commonly used but grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that the correct phrasing is ""as pointed out in"". While it appears in various contexts, primarily Science and News & Media, its incorrectness lowers the quality of writing. To maintain clarity and credibility, replace "as pointed in" with grammatically sound alternatives such as ""as noted in"" or ""as indicated in"". Ensure you complete the phrase correctly to avoid ambiguity and grammatical errors. When in doubt, simpler alternatives such as ""according to"" may be more appropriate and have better clarity and semantic score.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
as pointed out in
Adds the verb 'out', making the phrase grammatically correct and complete.
as noted in
Replaces 'pointed' with 'noted', indicating a remark or observation found in a source.
as indicated in
Uses 'indicated' instead of 'pointed', suggesting that the information is shown or signified in the source.
as mentioned in
Substitutes 'pointed' with 'mentioned', implying that the information was briefly referred to in the source.
according to
Replaces the entire phrase with a simpler attribution.
as shown in
Uses 'shown' instead of 'pointed', suggesting the information is visually presented in the source.
referenced in
Uses 'referenced' indicating that the information is cited in the source.
detailed in
Uses 'detailed' suggesting that the information is thoroughly explained in the source.
described in
Uses 'described' indicating that the information is portrayed in the source.
explained in
Uses 'explained' implying that the information is clarified in the source.
FAQs
What's the correct way to use "as pointed in"?
The phrase "as pointed in" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is "as pointed out in". You can also use alternatives like "as noted in" or "as mentioned in".
What can I say instead of "as pointed in"?
Instead of "as pointed in", use "as pointed out in", "as indicated in", or "according to" for better grammatical accuracy.
Is "as pointed in" grammatically correct?
No, "as pointed in" is not grammatically correct. The correct phrasing is "as pointed out in". The inclusion of "out" completes the verb and makes the sentence grammatically sound.
Which is correct: "as pointed in" or "as pointed out in"?
"As pointed out in" is correct. The phrase "as pointed in" is grammatically incomplete. The addition of "out" makes the phrasing correct.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
80%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested