as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important
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1
as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of
pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone
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2
as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
publishers like to be able to pinpoint publicity efforts where they will have the most effect
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Recent Examples of pinpoint
PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
Lance was kept clean and had time and space to throw the pinpoint ball to Lambert-Smith.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Those partnerships would be able to collect more detailed data that could more finely pinpoint actual demand by neighborhoods.
—BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2019
Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
This enabled them to pinpoint what was ancient, what was contamination, and what had broken down over centuries.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Sundry areas of interest are available, including a small pinpoint, flexible spots, larger focus zones, and full-frame coverage.
—PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
Lance was kept clean and had time and space to throw the pinpoint ball to Lambert-Smith.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
—Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Those partnerships would be able to collect more detailed data that could more finely pinpoint actual demand by neighborhoods.
—BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2019
Noun
The National Hurricane Center is also pinpointing two other areas for potential tropical development this week.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
This enabled them to pinpoint what was ancient, what was contamination, and what had broken down over centuries.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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What follows is an overview of more accurate sources of knowledge about admission.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The only clue that authorities had to identify the deceased was a keychain that included shopper rewards cards from Winn-Dixie and CVS.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The passenger was identified as Sandy Hall, 57, of San Leandro.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Like other federal agencies, its spending has been on the chopping block as Trump aims to drastically scale back the size of the federal government.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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But then suddenly, out of nowhere, came a fusillade of bullets aimed at our heads and the upper parts of our bodies.—
Ahmed Dader
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Experts recommend key tips to ensure no one gets left behind in a hot vehicle this summer.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Faster, more precise and accessible life-saving diagnoses, all without invasive procedures or excessive costs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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But some experts say the clarification bills don’t offer doctors much security, because some obstetric emergencies may not meet the laws’ precise legal language.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Du Plessis – who was making the third defense of his belt – had no answer to Chimaev’s grappling and found himself on the mat within the opening minute of the fight.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Clarendon Hills found itself in the elimination bracket by virtue of a 16-1 loss Wednesday to the Mountain Region and Nevada State champion from Las Vegas, which improved to 2-0 Saturday with a 5-3 win over the Northwest Region champs from Washington.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So, this Syrah unfolds at the nose with the scents of red and black berries, dark ripe cherries with a hint of chocolate, and even moss.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Hercules' nose is just the tip of the iceberg for the Arkansas Air and Military Museum.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What Algorithmic Pricing Is Algorithmic pricing, at its core, leverages sophisticated mathematical models and real-time data to set and adjust prices.—
Uttam Kumar,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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With the field for the Tour Championship cut to just 30 players, Scheffler has a higher mathematical chance of winning.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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