pinpoint

¹pin·point

noun \ˈpin-ˌpȯint\

Definition of PINPOINT

1

: something that is extremely small or insignificant

2

: the point of a pin

3

: an extremely small or sharp point

First Known Use of PINPOINT

1849

Rhymes with PINPOINT

adjoint, anoint, appoint, aroint, ballpoint, bluepoint, blue point, break point, butt joint, checkpoint, choke point, clip joint, conjoint, dew point, disjoint, drypoint, end point, fixed-point, flash point, game point, grade point, gunpoint, High Point, hinge joint, hip joint, ice point, juke joint, knifepoint, lap joint, match point, midpoint, near point, nonpoint, outpoint, pen point, pourpoint, price point, seal point, set point, standpoint, strongpoint, tuck-point, viewpoint, waypoint

²pinpoint

adjective

Definition of PINPOINT

1

: extremely fine or precise

2

: located, fixed, or directed with extreme precision <pinpoint targets>

3

: small as a pinpoint

Examples of PINPOINT

1. The pitcher showed pinpoint control of his fastball.
2. <the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important>

First Known Use of PINPOINT

1897

Related to PINPOINT

Synonyms

accurate, close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical, precise, refined, rigorous, spot-on

Antonyms

coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, rough

Related Words

correct, right, strict, true; definite, definitive; nice, subtle; careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous

Near Antonyms

approximate, round; false, incorrect, untrue, wrong; careless, loose; indefinite, unclear, vague; doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy

³pinpoint

transitive verb

Definition of PINPOINT

1

: to locate or aim with great precision or accuracy <pinpoint a source>

2

a : to fix, determine, or identify with precision <pinpoint the cause>

b : to cause to stand out conspicuously : highlight

Examples of PINPOINT

1. They were finally able to pinpoint the cause of the fire.
2. He pinpointed the city on the map.
3. Rescuers were able to pinpoint where the lost girl was.
4. The military uses computer imaging to pinpoint targets.

First Known Use of PINPOINT

1917

Related to PINPOINT

Synonyms

distinguish, finger, ID, identify, single (out)

Related Words

diagnose; determine, find; locate, pick out, place, recognize, spot; check, examine, inspect, investigate, notice, observe, scrutinize; betray, disclose, discover, reveal

Near Antonyms

camouflage, conceal, disguise, hide; counterfeit, feign, sham, simulate