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
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
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
Galactus quickly pinpoints the real Franklin at the Baxter Building and makes his way over there.
—EW.com, 25 July 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
Its wide-open sharpness is truly impressive, with coma aberration well controlled, leading to pinpoint stars across the frame.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
Galactus quickly pinpoints the real Franklin at the Baxter Building and makes his way over there.
—EW.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Beyond complying with regulations, embedding traceability and life cycle data directly into products can enable leaders in the tech industry to drive smarter product development, more accurate forecasting and stronger supply chain and inventory management.—
Megan Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The fact it was removed is a sign this was a mistake on GitHub’s part, and suggests the information is accurate.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
7 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 team also wants to try to identify which hominin made the stone tools found at the site.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy was met by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of a series of urgent meetings aimed at bolstering support for Ukraine — and building influence with President Donald Trump before his meeting Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.—
Teri Schultz,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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The initiative aims to support local musicians who often face challenges with affordable parking.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tip of the Week So tip of the week, people ask me, when is the best time to water plants?—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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All of the tips had practical concerns behind them — keeping your outer elbow tucked in, for instance, will protect you from getting hit by a pitch.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Intelligence Gathering: Israeli operatives identified the bedrooms in which Iranian nuclear scientists were sleeping, enabling precise airstrikes.—
Yossi Melman,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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Creating specific traffic scenarios in a multi-lane track setting requires precise choreography across other vehicles and even mock pedestrians.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even being found with a Bible can lead to execution, normally with a bullet, sometimes reportedly after torture.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The oil-free eye cream contains three essential ceramides (NP, AP, and EOP), which help restore the skin barrier with lipids found naturally in the skin.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Buckwheat, though, was fascinated, at one point pushing his tiny nose close to Schermerhorn’s chimes.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Still, while both those characters were fun to have around — said with all the love in the world toward John and his very stately nose — neither was central enough to the series to feel like a real loss.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, TikTok’s mind-reading algorithm is, at its mathematical core, nearly identical to Facebook’s algorithm.—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Palmieri tackled the boiling crescendo and eventual release of tension in salsa music with the methodology of a scientist — a mathematical equation that he was trained and disciplined to resolve.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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