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
Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
To help pinpoint what’s working, nonprofits can use tools to measure performance and analyze donor information to improve their targeting strategies.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
By empowering artists to execute their creative visions with pinpoint accuracy, Nerdmatics ensures that no element of a show is left to chance.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
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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
The team posits that this network helps the rays’ tails pinpoint stimuli in the surrounding water.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
To help pinpoint what’s working, nonprofits can use tools to measure performance and analyze donor information to improve their targeting strategies.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
In the Russo-Ukrainian war, what might come next is a pinpoint strike from the deadly Switchblade, a weapon central to Nawabi’s ambitions to make AeroVironment a multibillion-dollar company in the next three to five years, up from $717 million in revenue in its fiscal 2024.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
By empowering artists to execute their creative visions with pinpoint accuracy, Nerdmatics ensures that no element of a show is left to chance.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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While the eruption poses no danger to humans, an accurate prediction could put researchers closer to accurately being able to forecast volcanic eruptions, according to researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Reports that Rihanna would be in attendance for her partner, A$AP Rocky’s, criminal trial have proven themselves accurate, as court reporter Meghann Cuniff has revealed that the singer is, indeed, in the courtroom gallery, seated beside family members.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The attacker has not yet been identified by authorities.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea still see elite upside in Joao Felix, who was identified in the summer as a fit for Maresca’s system and a potent weapon against opposition low blocks.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The design incorporates aerodynamic features aimed at minimizing air resistance, ensuring a smoother ride even at high speeds.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Two new fund launches from Franklin Templeton aim to satisfy income-hungry investors who are looking for a new type of dividend fund.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Growing carrots from seed can give you a harvest of sweet roots way better than store-bought with these growing tips.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on X: @danimwallace.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunted for any survivors.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Few collegiate athletes live up to their name like Emanuel Sharp, who’s been precise on his treys at a 46 percent clip.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In addition, district officials have found that attendance has improved for both students and staff with a four-day week.—
Amy Wilde,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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After two and four months the researchers checked back in and found evidence of successful teeth growth in around 50% of the pigs.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Understand the consequences of what this means because for America to not accept immigrants is the definition of cutting off your nose to spite your face.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Most Americans drive nose in rather than parallel park.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists build these models by studying past fires and conducting laboratory experiments, combined with mathematical models that incorporate the physics of fire.—
John W. Daily,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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In further mathematical analysis, the team says that the test could have helped up to 53% of men avoid biopsies.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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