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pinpoint

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of pinpoint

meeting the highest standard of accuracy

  • the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important
Synonyms of pinpoint

accurate, close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical, precise, refined, rigorous, spot-on
Words Related to pinpoint

correct, right, strict, true

definite, definitive

nice, subtle

careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous
Near Antonyms of pinpoint

approximate, round

false, incorrect, untrue, wrong

careless, loose

indefinite, unclear, vague

doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy
Antonyms of pinpoint

coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, rough

pinpoint

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of pinpoint

1 to find out or establish the identity of

  • pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone
Synonyms of pinpoint

distinguish, finger, ID, identify, single (out)
Words Related to pinpoint

diagnose

determine, find

locate, pick out, place, recognize, spot

check, examine, inspect, investigate, notice, observe, scrutinize

betray, disclose, discover, reveal
Phrases Synonymous with pinpoint

put one's finger on
Near Antonyms of pinpoint

camouflage, conceal, disguise, hide

counterfeit, feign, sham, simulate

2 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 of pinpoint

aim, bend, cast, direct, head, hold, level, set, train
Words Related to pinpoint

sight

bear, face

concentrate, focus

incline, orient, steer
Near Antonyms of pinpoint

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

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