plural pinpoints
: a very small point or dot
—often + of
a pinpoint of light
always used before a noun
: very exact or precise
The pitcher showed pinpoint control of his fastball.
pinpoint accuracy/precision
pinpoints; pinpointed; pinpointing
1
: to find out (something) with certainty
They were finally able to pinpoint the cause of the fire.
2
: to find or locate the exact position of (something)
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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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pinpoint. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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