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

Argentina’s Health Ministry has zeroed in on the nation's southernmost town, Ushuaia. —ABC News, 8 May 2026

New options include a customizable KPI report and multiple Dashboards that zero in on accounting metrics such as cash flow, profitability, and accounts receivable. —Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026

Those are the three keys Lakers coach JJ Redick zeroed in on for what could carry over from their first-round triumph over the Houston Rockets heading into their second-round clash with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. —Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

Car shoppers zeroing in on price Car shoppers appear to be more focused on affordability when researching vehicles online. —Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 May 2026

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