pinpoint 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of pinpointnext
as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important

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pinpoint

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verb

1
as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone

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2
as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal publishers like to be able to pinpoint publicity efforts where they will have the most effect

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pinpoint

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noun

as in tip

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Recent Examples of pinpoint
Adjective
His round featured a pinpoint six-iron to 10 feet for eagle at the seventh. — Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025 Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power. — Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Verb
By pinpointing what is killing the calves, researchers hope to find ways to protect the vulnerable population. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 There must be a rebus square here, which solvers can pinpoint by cracking the entries that intersect 17A. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
For others, like jewelry, Yamada has to use a pinpoint metal detector, searching the mud inch by inch. — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Legacy defender Nicki Hernandez played a pinpoint cross in the 86th minute and found Aleigh Gambone for diving header and game-winner. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinpoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
  1. accurate
  2. identify
  3. aim
  4. tip
  5. precise
  6. find
  7. nose
  8. mathematical
Adjective
  • An in-home assessment can help identify which windows require replacement and provide more accurate project pricing.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Athletic directors and coaches have been scrambling to make sure players are eligible and parental paperwork is accurate.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of accurate
Verb
  • But that condition applies to all affectionate bonds and doesn’t, on its own, identify attachment.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Markings depicted on an image of a Kalinga warrior from an indigenous group in the Philippines were inaccurate and none of the artists involved in creating the mural identified as Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of identify
Verb
  • The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And the most recent announcement that’s set to be released in the first quarter of 2027 is the Shockwave, an electric enduro aimed squarely at riders who'd rather spend their weekends throwing a bike at dirt than commuting through traffic.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of aim
Noun
  • Rooms Splayed across the cliff front and dense, thrumming jungle at the southwestern tip of Bali, the 37 villas that make up the property as of 2026 are each completely unique in design, character and art.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Here are some tips to make this your best hunting season ever.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of tip
Adjective
  • Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • At the opening, Lafayette 148 NorthPark will feature its fall 2026 collection, including exclusive leather colorways created for Dallas, precise tailoring and signature white shirts informed by the archives and three decades of craftsmanship.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of precise
Verb
  • Soaker bathtubs, gas fireplaces, and sofas for curling up with a good book are found here, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Not only does Jeong-yo have an emotional connection to his music performance that Pi-o struggles to find himself, but Pi-o has injured his pinky in the leadup to the final performance, thanks to his obsessive practicing.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of find
Noun
  • Red fluid had come out of her mouth, and blood had dripped out of her nose, the doctor added.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On the other side of the river lies my sandbank, where my dark-skinned sweetheart with the heron-beak nose sits.
    — Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of nose
Adjective
  • The mathematical problems that made RSA and elliptic-curve cryptography secure—specifically, the difficulty of factoring large numbers and solving discrete logarithms—are threatened by advances in quantum computing.
    — Amit Sinha, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The incentive structures that power the mathematical community are not set up for a world where solving problems is easy and understanding their answers remains hard.
    — Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of mathematical

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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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