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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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
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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The mayor told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that the commission had requested an internal audit to help pinpoint what went wrong with the rollout of the parks bond.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Despite these difficulties, numerous strangers stepped in to help Bowie pinpoint Shy's location inside the conservation area, trudging through snow, branches, and muck.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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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
But Weeks 8 through 10 caught my attention when trying to pinpoint the most critical fragment of the team’s schedule.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The mayor told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that the commission had requested an internal audit to help pinpoint what went wrong with the rollout of the parks bond.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Noun
Captain Paige Cronin delivered a pinpoint cross onto Cloé Lacasse’s head for the game’s only goal in the 32nd minute, giving Utah (4-2-1) a win over Angel City at BMO Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Despite these difficulties, numerous strangers stepped in to help Bowie pinpoint Shy's location inside the conservation area, trudging through snow, branches, and muck.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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According to Aliabadi, many patients never felt like PCOS was an accurate name because their symptoms go far beyond the ovaries to include effects like hair thinning, mood changes, and long-term metabolic risk.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
13 May 2026
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But subsequent reporting found that was not entirely accurate.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Responding officers with the Memphis Police Department later identified Dunmars as the driver of the Jeep Cherokee involved in the incident.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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This marks Congo’s 17th recorded Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified in the country in 1976.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The approach was aimed at prioritizing employee safety during the picking and packing of orders and was designed to reduce the distance delivery partners need to travel, enabling faster delivery times.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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For example, if your average fiber intake is 10 grams per day, aim for 13-15 grams per day for the next couple of weeks.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
Noun
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From pantry staples and frozen favorites to snacks and sweets, customers regularly swap tips online about which ALDI dupes are worth adding to their carts.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Information leaks can unsettle customers and staff, tip off competitors or complicate your options.—
ByMike McIsaac CPA,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Cavan Sullivan initiated the attack, finding Nathan Harriel, who delivered a precise cross to Milan Iloski for the finish.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The material is difficult to work with, requiring careful handling and precise environmental conditions to cure properly.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Minutes later, police also responded to the 3800 block of Salerno Street where, inside, officers found the two suspects dead.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The idea that an Israeli force could have been conducting military operations under their noses put Iraqi authorities in an embarrassing position.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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All of this is just sprinkled into it without being so on the nose.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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So banks looked to hire more young people like Phil Calian, whose storytelling skills made up for their lack of mathematical acumen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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At the core is an isolated vault where the original data is securely stored, with no mathematical relationship to the tokens used downstream.—
Ed Leavens,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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