pinpoint

verb
UK: /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/
US: /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/

  1. To find or locate exactly.

    1. We can pinpoint the star on this map.
    2. Investigators are trying to pinpoint the source of the data breach by the pinpoint system.

  2. To state or describe something very accurately.

    1. She can pinpoint the problem very fast.
    2. The report pinpointed several key areas needing improvement; the pinpoint of the team was really great.

Synonyms

identify determine specify locate exact precise
pinpoint adjective

  1. Exactly aimed or directed.

    1. It was a pinpoint strike at night.
    2. The surgeon needed pinpoint accuracy during the delicate operation to avoid complications.

  2. Very small or precise.

    1. There was a pinpoint of light in the sky.
    2. The laser's pinpoint beam allowed for incredibly detailed and precise engraving on the metal.
pinpoint noun

  1. A very small spot or mark.

    1. There was a pinpoint of light.
    2. Each pinpoint on the screen represented a distant star in the night sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pinpoint" in English means: To find or locate exactly., To state or describe something very accurately..

The phonetic transcription of "pinpoint" is /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ in British English and /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pinpoint": identify, determine, specify, locate, exact, precise.

Example usage of "pinpoint": "We can pinpoint the star on this map.". More examples on the page.