as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important
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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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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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Recent Examples of pinpoint
Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Those partnerships would be able to collect more detailed data that could more finely pinpoint actual demand by neighborhoods.
—BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2019
Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
This type of arthritis is hard to pinpoint because of its common symptoms.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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
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Adjective
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
—Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Those partnerships would be able to collect more detailed data that could more finely pinpoint actual demand by neighborhoods.
—BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2019
Verb
For me, writing for The Times is about being able to pinpoint trends that people may have seen around the edges and explain why these things are happening.
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
This type of arthritis is hard to pinpoint because of its common symptoms.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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While some might have considered the project too niche, Kyle’s intuition about the product’s appeal seems to have been accurate, with even the X Games getting a taste of the product earlier this year.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The report identifies a diversification in the strains of medical cannabis dispensed throughout 2024.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in New York's Supreme Court of Westchester County, accuses the couple of failing to take appropriate action after learning of abuse involving a young girl, identified as Jane Doe, during a 2018 summer camp program supported by their church.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Trump announced a joint venture to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure worth billions of dollars with the leaders of Softbank Group Corp., OpenAI LLC, and Oracle Corp., an effort aimed at speeding development of the emerging technology.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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After 25 test flights under a previous program, the new MACH-TB 2.0 program aims to increase the Pentagon's capabilities to launch and test hypersonic vehicles, according to Defense Scoop.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Acuña says that Cal Fire provides tips for home- and landowners looking to fire-proof their property through landscaping and creating defensible space.—
Hannah Singleton,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Here are 8 tips to get started Jan. 20, 2025 Science & Medicine RFK Jr. wants to improve Americans’ health.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes, help is needed to find the precise location to avoid excess digging in the roadway, and to minimize the inconvenience to the residents in the area.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The manufacturing process of the DMA range begins with taking precise silicone ear impressions of the customer’s ears.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to Rogerson and Barden, the truck was found with its windows broken.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Chelsea improved their press to force the champions to build out on their left flank, resulting in passes played over the top to find Gvardiol, who was their most potent attacking threat, with limited success.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By Sam Reed Ivanka's decision to invoke the rags-to-riches symbolism is a bit on the nose, in my opinion.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2025
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But this weekend felt a little extra on the nose, like the football overlords were pouring salt in the wound of Cowboys fans.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These mathematical solutions are designed to be used to replace today’s public-key encryption.—
John Prisco,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Near her face is d/dx, the mathematical symbol for taking a derivative.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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