pinned (down)

verb

Definition of pinned (down)next
past tense of pin (down)
as in selected

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  1. adopted
  2. specified
  3. established
  4. determined
  5. assigned
Verb
  • The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a meeting in Paris.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One hurdle for many software providers can be the pace of deploying automation because updates need to be tested and evaluated, which can impact how quickly automation is adopted.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of adopted
Verb
  • Additionally, carbon panels can be specified as gloss or satin lacquer.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The reason this can happen is that the level of intelligence is not specified in the definition.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of specified
Verb
  • For instances onstage, Lachman established breathtaking silhouettes of the soprano from behind to act as an invitation.
    Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Trust is intangible, yet self-evident—and best established in the kinds of face-to-face interactions that are unfortunately being de-prioritized across every industry.
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of established
Verb
  • Further charges related to Thompson's shooting would be determined by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, according to the chief.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But the Ukrainian marine corps is determined to prove the Russian commanders wrong.
    David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of determined
Verb
  • An advisory committee has already been assigned to work on the process, Martin said.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigned
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