Synonyms of pinpoints

pinpoints 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pinpoint

1

as in identifies

to find out or establish the identity of

pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identifies
• finds
• distinguishes
• locates
• fingers
• recognizes
• determines
• singles (out)
• investigates
• IDs
• reveals
• examines
• diagnoses
• puts one's finger on
• discloses
• scrutinizes
• notices
• discovers
• inspects
• picks out
• checks
• spots
• observes
• betrays
• places

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conceals
• hides
• disguises
• simulates
• camouflages
• feigns
• counterfeits
• shams

2

as in aims

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

• aims
• casts
• directs
• levels
• focuses
• holds
• sets
• heads
• bends
• trains
• steers
• sights
• concentrates
• faces
• focusses
• orients
• bears
• inclines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deflects
• diverts
• curves
• averts
• shunts
• detours
• sidetracks
• rechannels

pinpoints

2 of 2

noun

plural of pinpoint

as in tips

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tips
• points
• apices
• noses
• cusps
• snags
• ends
• spikes
• pike
• apexes
• pikes
• prickles
• nibs
• barbs
• stickers
• prongs
• jags
• tines