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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Like Eli and Peyton, Arch is known for his arm strength and pinpoint accuracy, but unlike his uncles, Arch can also run with the ball.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Stephen Jay Gould, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Those partnerships would be able to collect more detailed data that could more finely pinpoint actual demand by neighborhoods.
—BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2019
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Testing by hospitals and specialists couldn’t pinpoint the problem.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Instead of trying for a Hail Mary throw into the end zone, Allen found Dalton Kincaid streaking across the field and made a pinpoint throw to the tight end with one second left.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Like Eli and Peyton, Arch is known for his arm strength and pinpoint accuracy, but unlike his uncles, Arch can also run with the ball.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Those partnerships would be able to collect more detailed data that could more finely pinpoint actual demand by neighborhoods.
—BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2019
Noun
Researchers also pinpointed the dam's age to a very slim 10-year margin, thanks to twigs and branches that were embedded in the dam's mortar.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Testing by hospitals and specialists couldn’t pinpoint the problem.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Customer service and tech support will provide faster resolutions and more accurate answers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That volume of data is impractical to fit theoretical models to deliver large-scale, accurate predictions.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The suspect in the shooting, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested on Friday night after his father recognized him from surveillance images and video released by investigators, authorities said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some of the information inadvertently made public in this way included names and email addresses, meaning the participants of the chat could be identified.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anchored in two of the city’s most iconic venues —Pepper Place and the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark — Southbound aims to do more than feed a crowd.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The drone, according to Defense Express, aimed at the 200-kilowatt radio receiver at the heart of the telescope.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Duris believes businesses may be able to encourage employees not to ‘hop’ away, offering tips for employers on how to help prevent high turnover rates.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Whereas French manicures typically curve along the edge of the nail down to the cuticle—even when it's done on square nails—Lovato's micro tips are painted straight across.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These small-scale outfit changes, paired with an intricate and precise lighting design that, at times, bathed the arena in blue light, seemed to reveal Lorde’s desire to bare everything, to be so transparent as to be see through.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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The achievement could open doors not only for probing fundamental physics but also for creating ultra-precise sensors.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 23-year-old winger dropped from a career-high 57 points in 2023-24 to 45 last season, and finding ways to get him back on track is a top priority.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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The laptop's standard 1600p screen is its standout feature, displaying superior detail and sharpness to the full HD panels often found in this price bracket.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Injuries included broken teeth, a possible broken nose, a concussion, a prolapsed disc and a head injury, the force said in a statement Saturday night.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Twenty-six police officers were injured -- four were seriously hurt, including with broken teeth and a concussion, a possible broken nose and a spinal injury.—
BRIAN MELLEY,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers have successfully used a quantum algorithm to solve a complex century-old mathematical problem long considered impossible for even the most powerful conventional supercomputers.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jose Salazar is in his second year at Davis pursuing a doctorate degree in mathematical atmospheric sciences.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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