noun
a punctuation mark (!) used after an exclamation
• Syn: ↑exclamation mark
• Hypernyms: ↑punctuation, ↑punctuation mark
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noun, pl ⋯ points [count]
US : a punctuation mark ! used to show a forceful way of speaking or a strong feeling
— often used figuratively
His victory in the final game put an exclamation point on a brilliant year. [=ended a brilliant year in a very exciting way]
; called also (chiefly Brit) exclamation mark
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the mark (!) that is written after an exclamation
Useful english dictionary. 2012.