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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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Through a pair of drives that spanned 68 and 70 yards worth of offense, as well as a fourth-and-3 conversion, Maye threw a pair of pinpoint touchdowns to wide receivers Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Mark Zettl, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For Zelensky, peace talks with Putin are not imminent because the Ukrainian arms industry and military have momentum with deep, pinpoint drone strikes on Russian oil refineries that undermine its war machine for a better negotiating position, Kovalenko said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Through a pair of drives that spanned 68 and 70 yards worth of offense, as well as a fourth-and-3 conversion, Maye threw a pair of pinpoint touchdowns to wide receivers Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Data is a powerful tool for pinpointing the right opportunities and tailoring recommendations for each property, ensuring that every space is maximized for revenue generation.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinpoint. Accessed 17 Sep. 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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