zero in on

verb

zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on

1

: to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)

Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.

2

: to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something)

The gunner zeroed in on the target.

Examples of zero in on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rathbun recommends zeroing in on Box A of the Loan Estimate (the section dedicated to lender fees), which breaks down discount points, underwriting and processing costs. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

The networking giant's stock initially rallied in extended trading Wednesday evening after reporting strong quarterly results , before quickly reversing course as investors zeroed in on its guidance. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

These days, more creators are zeroing in on being pure talent, which has expanded the market for editors. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

But don’t just zero in on the constellation; make sure to let your eyes scan the broad expanse of the sky because meteors can streak across any part of it. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for zero in on

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