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

But pinpointing any specific village, town or city’s exact risk is difficult. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

With the surveillance model, a retailer or a third-party company uses personal data to pinpoint what economists call a customer’s willingness to pay. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Noun

Legacy defender Nicki Hernandez played a pinpoint cross in the 86th minute and found Aleigh Gambone for diving header and game-winner. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

It's been a mix of nice runs by Justice Haynes and pinpoint passing by Alberto Mendoza, who found Jordan Allen for a 21-yard pass play on third-and-8 to extend the drive. — AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026