pin·point
ˈpin-ˌpȯint 
1
: something that is extremely small or insignificant
2
: the point of a pin
3
: an extremely small or sharp point
1
: extremely fine or precise
2
: located, fixed, or directed with extreme precision
pinpoint targets
3
: small as a pinpoint
pinpointed; pinpointing; pinpoints
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 in a Sentence
Adjective
The pitcher showed pinpoint control of his fastball.
the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important
Verb
They were finally able to pinpoint the cause of the fire.
He pinpointed the city on the map.
Rescuers were able to pinpoint where the lost girl was.
The military uses computer imaging to pinpoint targets.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
To cap the drive off, Drake Lindsey threw a pinpoint touchdown pass to Le’Meke Brockington for a 20-yard score.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
His round featured a pinpoint six-iron to 10 feet for eagle at the seventh.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
You'll be challenged to identify major features, understand their origins, and even pinpoint the exact spots where astronauts made history.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
If a plate matches one listed in the system as stolen or involved with a crime, the Denver Police Department is notified — with a pinpoint of where the photo was taken — within about 15 seconds.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
To cap the drive off, Drake Lindsey threw a pinpoint touchdown pass to Le’Meke Brockington for a 20-yard score.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In short, the tacit dress code was ultra-ultra-pinpoint hip, but effortless!
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
His round featured a pinpoint six-iron to 10 feet for eagle at the seventh.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Verb
Although DeSalvo confessed to being the infamous Boston Strangler, pinpointing his first killing remains difficult.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
You'll be challenged to identify major features, understand their origins, and even pinpoint the exact spots where astronauts made history.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinpoint. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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pinpoint
1 of 3 noun
pin·point
ˈpin-ˌpȯint
1
: the point of a pin
2
: an extremely small or sharp point
a pinpoint of light in the darkness
pinpoint
2 of 3 verb
: to locate or identify exactly
pinpoint your career interests
pinpoint
3 of 3 adjective1
: extremely fine or exact
pinpoint accuracy
2
: located, fixed, or directed with great exactness
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