pin·point
ˈpin-ˌpȯint 
1
: something that is extremely small or insignificant
2
: the point of a pin
3
: an extremely small or sharp point
1
: extremely fine or precise
2
: located, fixed, or directed with extreme precision
pinpoint targets
3
: small as a pinpoint
pinpointed; pinpointing; pinpoints
1
: to locate or aim with great precision or accuracy
pinpoint a source
2
a
: to fix, determine, or identify with precision
pinpoint the cause
b
: to cause to stand out conspicuously : highlight
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Examples of pinpoint in a Sentence
Adjective
The pitcher showed pinpoint control of his fastball.
the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important
Verb
They were finally able to pinpoint the cause of the fire.
He pinpointed the city on the map.
Rescuers were able to pinpoint where the lost girl was.
The military uses computer imaging to pinpoint targets.
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—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Stephen Jay Gould, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
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Yuval Boger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The costume designer’s research began with a general overview of Dylan’s style, with Phillips pinpointing the archetypes of his wardrobe throughout the 1960s.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
With his pinpoint accuracy and knack for making the impossible look easy, the senior quarterback has become a fan favorite in Coral Gables.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The Oura Ring Gen3, currently down to $250, is widely regarded as one of the best and most innovative wearable pieces of tech currently on the market, using your finger to read over 20 biometrics with pinpoint accuracy.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Second, the singular nature of Eve is not a quasi-creationist argument for a pinpoint origin of humanity in a unique woman.
—Stephen Jay Gould, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
—Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Verb
Identifying areas for quantum advantage: Organizations are experimenting with QML to pinpoint cases where quantum approaches could yield superior results compared to classical ML.
—Yuval Boger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The costume designer’s research began with a general overview of Dylan’s style, with Phillips pinpointing the archetypes of his wardrobe throughout the 1960s.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinpoint. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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pinpoint
1 of 3 noun
pin·point
ˈpin-ˌpȯint
1
: the point of a pin
2
: an extremely small or sharp point
a pinpoint of light in the darkness
pinpoint
2 of 3 verb
: to locate or identify exactly
pinpoint your career interests
pinpoint
3 of 3 adjective1
: extremely fine or exact
pinpoint accuracy
2
: located, fixed, or directed with great exactness
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