as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important
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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
Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
The iconic circuit is narrow, requiring pinpoint accuracy because even being a millimeter off can be a costly error as the drivers navigate around famous buildings, a tight hairpin, and past a slew of yachts.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
San Diego Harbor Police assisted with sonar to help pinpoint the area of the crash, CBS affiliate KFMB-TV reported.
—CBS News, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
The report, published May 20, pinpoints 10 beaches across the United States and Puerto Rico where high bacteria levels consistently exceed state health standards and could put public health at risk.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
The iconic circuit is narrow, requiring pinpoint accuracy because even being a millimeter off can be a costly error as the drivers navigate around famous buildings, a tight hairpin, and past a slew of yachts.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 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
New head coach David Adelman has pinpointed consistent shooting as the most important skillset Denver needs more of.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
San Diego Harbor Police assisted with sonar to help pinpoint the area of the crash, CBS affiliate KFMB-TV reported.
—CBS News, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Bottom line: Even when data show that generative AI is more accurate, patients still want to talk with a human when facing complex or life-threatening decisions.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Despite the vast expansion in the number of sensors, the insurance institute’s testing found, the male THOR dummy was less accurate than the current Hybrid dummies, which also had limitations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Its global study on smartphone addiction identified the 10 most effective strategies to reduce smartphone use.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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About two years after the assault, Agnes must identify her gender on a government form.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Unsurprisingly, the number of AI offerings aimed at the legal profession is growing.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Anxiety might also require more intensive cognitive-behavioral interventions aimed at changing negative thought patterns.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Experts recommended several tips to help older adults stay safe during extreme heat.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
26 June 2025
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Wellness experts share the importance of summer boundaries and offer practical tips to safeguard your well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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But such testing is often prohibitively expensive and, when dealing with historic specimens, not consistently precise.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Midair refueling is always a precise and skilled maneuver, but possibly even more so for B-2 pilots, Jamali said, as the refueling receptacle is located considerably behind the cockpit, limiting the pilots' visibility.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Verb
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There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The Stanford team found the top reason for resisting AI (45%) is lack of trust in system accuracy or reliability.—
Moin Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Begin by creating an awkward distance between nose and glass (an inch or two is good) and then go for a series of little gentle sniffs, thus warming up your nose.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Breathing through the nose helps people absorb more oxygen, according to Todd Anderson, sleep and wellness expert and founder of Dream Performance & Recovery in Nashville.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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For this reason, when describing the chirality of massive particles, physicists often refer to the mathematical description of the particle’s quantum properties.—
Zack Savitsky,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
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The piece is sweeping and exploratory, but with a persistent mathematical undercurrent—qualities that should maybe be oxymoronic working in tandem.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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