Synonyms of pinpoint

pinpoint 1 of 3

adjective

as in accurate

meeting the highest standard of accuracy

the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accurate
• precise
• mathematical
• exact
• close
• correct
• fine
• rigorous
• careful
• definite
• spot-on
• delicate
• refined
• definitive
• strict
• right
• hairline
• true
• subtle
• meticulous
• nice
• finicky
• fastidious
• finical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approximate
• rough
• wrong
• inaccurate
• coarse
• round
• incorrect
• false
• imprecise
• loose
• inexact
• unclear
• vague
• careless
• doubtful
• questionable
• indefinite
• untrue
• unreliable
• dubious
• untrustworthy

pinpoint

2 of 3

verb

1

as in to identify

to find out or establish the identity of

pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identify
• find
• distinguish
• locate
• determine
• diagnose
• recognize
• single (out)
• finger
• investigate
• ID
• put one's finger on
• examine
• discover
• check
• spot
• reveal
• scrutinize
• pick out
• inspect
• disclose
• notice
• place
• observe
• betray

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conceal
• hide
• disguise
• camouflage
• simulate
• feign
• counterfeit
• sham

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aim
• cast
• direct
• set
• hold
• steer
• focus
• train
• head
• bend
• sight
• level
• concentrate
• face
• orient
• bear
• incline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deflect
• curve
• avert
• divert
• shunt
• detour
• sidetrack
• rechannel

pinpoint

3 of 3

noun

as in tip

Related Words

• tip
• nose
• point
• apex
• cusp
• snag
• pike
• end
• spike
• nib
• barb
• sticker
• prickle
• tine
• prong
• jag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pinpoint

Adjective

His round featured a pinpoint six-iron to 10 feet for eagle at the seventh. — Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025

Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power. — Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020

Verb

Looking ahead, de La Faverie pinpointed the opportunity for market growth in the Asia-Pacific. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

But researchers have made progress in pinpointing molecules that are markers of specific diseases. — Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

Noun

Willis showed his chops on terrific throws to Chris Bell and Greg Dulcich for sizable gains, and made several pinpoint passes on third down. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Its multi-band GNSS sat-tracking ensures pinpoint routing through deep backcountry, while its onboard health sensors track recovery, heart rate variability, and sleep quality. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026