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pinpoint
1pinpoint
noun pin·point \ˈpin-ˌpȯint\
: a very small point or dot
Full Definition of PINPOINT
1
: something that is extremely small or insignificant
2
: the point of a pin
3
: an extremely small or sharp point
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First Known Use of PINPOINT
1849
Rhymes with PINPOINT
adjoint, anoint, appoint, aroint, ballpoint, bluepoint, blue point, break point, butt joint, checkpoint, choke point, clip joint, conjoint, dew point, disjoint, drypoint, end point, fixed-point, flash point, game point, grade point, gunpoint, High Point, hinge joint, hip joint, ice point, juke joint, knifepoint, lap joint, match point, midpoint, near point, nonpoint, outpoint, pen point, pourpoint, price point, seal point, set point, standpoint, strongpoint, tuck-point, viewpoint, waypoint
2pinpoint
adjective
: very exact or precise
Full Definition of PINPOINT
1
: extremely fine or precise
2
: located, fixed, or directed with extreme precision <pinpoint targets>
3
: small as a pinpoint
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Examples of PINPOINT
- The pitcher showed pinpoint control of his fastball.
- <the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important>
First Known Use of PINPOINT
1897
3pinpoint
verb
: to find out (something) with certainty
: to find or locate the exact position of (something)
Full Definition of PINPOINT
transitive verb
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
- 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.
First Known Use of PINPOINT
1917
Related to PINPOINT
- Synonyms
- distinguish, finger, ID, identify, single (out)
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