pinpoint 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of pinpointnext
as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important

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pinpoint

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verb

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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pinpoint

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noun

as in tip

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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
Foley, however, cautioned that trying to pinpoint any one factor of disease growth is probably shortsighted. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The researchers used an experiment at RHIC called STAR (Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC) to pinpoint the baryon number’s transport between particles by looking at collisions of two heavy nuclei, ruthenium and zirconium. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
Her team hopes to use artificial intelligence to build genomic clocks — models based on patterns of molecular rather than behavioral changes — to estimate an animal’s biological age and help pinpoint when key transitions in aging occur. — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 The company’s long-range FP-1 drones can carry warheads of up to 264 pounds, with a usual range of 1,100 miles, and strike with pinpoint accuracy. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinpoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
  1. accurate
  2. identify
  3. aim
  4. tip
  5. precise
  6. find
  7. nose
  8. mathematical
Adjective
  • However, El Niños of the past are not necessarily an accurate guide to El Niños of the future, experts say.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The defense firm says the missile uses an advanced navigation system and is exceptionally accurate.
    — Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of accurate
Verb
  • Authorities in the criminal complaint identified the three as 47-year-old Jose Rivera, his 5-year-old nephew Andrew and his 2-year-old niece Arlette.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The plant, which has not been identified for security reasons, was forced to close for four days because of the infiltration, the report said.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of identify
Verb
  • Burkhard’s organization advocates for changes to this and other policies, like a bill currently being considered at the federal level, aiming to lower the out-of-pocket cost of perinatal care for mothers.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Baghaei said the visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Iran and Pakistan and continue Pakistan’s work to promote peace and security in the region.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of aim
Noun
  • Anyone with information related to the cases can contact the police department at 510-238-3821 or the tip line at 510-238-7950.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • How to travel with a lot of makeup Kasey Spickard, a celebrity makeup artist based in New York City, says his biggest tip is to subdivide when traveling with a lot of makeup.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip
Adjective
  • Instead of a surgeon physically manipulating every instrument by hand, the doctor could control a robotic system that translates those decisions into extremely precise movements.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Lengthy corners can sometimes have their wingspan work against them when needing fluid hips and precise movements in coverage.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of precise
Verb
  • Following a breakaway, Barbra Banda found Haley McCutcheon at the top of the box for the first-time finish and 1-0 lead in the third minute.
    — Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While all of the women found their respective moment to shine, no one rose to the occasion quite like Luann de Lesseps, who seemingly decided on her own that Kyle’s white party would be the perfect backdrop for a cabaret performance like none other.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of find
Noun
  • The microscopic amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and can cause a neurological infection when water containing the amoeba rushes through the nose and reaches the brain, according to the state health department.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That includes simple double-ribbon tail lights, a delightfully unfussy side profile, and absolutely astounding headlights that somehow emanate from jewellike strips that run across the nose of the vehicle.
    — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of nose
Adjective
  • Silicon Valley insisted that their tools could finally eliminate uncertainty and subjectivity from juridical decision and instantiate a perfectly mathematical official antiracism in criminal justice.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • MagicalAuth uses that key to answer a mathematical challenge during authentication.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of mathematical

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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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