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
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
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Phil Thompson,
SFChronicle.com,
16 Feb. 2020
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Recognizing and pinpointing where these beliefs came from, which may include negative messages from society or your family, is an important first step.
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Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
With a penchant for scoring curling free kicks and providing pinpoint passes, David Beckham became one of England’s most iconic players.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Adjective
His round featured a pinpoint six-iron to 10 feet for eagle at the seventh.
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Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
—
Phil Thompson,
SFChronicle.com,
16 Feb. 2020
Verb
Davis' ability to pinpoint talent was often tied to his nose for commercial success and ear for hits.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Recognizing and pinpointing where these beliefs came from, which may include negative messages from society or your family, is an important first step.
—
Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Noun
Three minutes later, Evelyn Shores’ pinpoint cross into the box found the head of Maiara Niehues for the equalizer.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
With a penchant for scoring curling free kicks and providing pinpoint passes, David Beckham became one of England’s most iconic players.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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To combat bots, Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform for many concerts, blocks automated software, identifies and shuts down fake accounts and cancels orders that violate its policies.
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Its unusual structure was first identified by a citizen scientist participating in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory, which allows volunteers to review telescope data and flag unusual features that might otherwise be missed.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
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Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork.
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Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Researchers think this is because walking is a highly dynamic behaviour that requires precise timing across both sides of the body.
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Financial markets depend on precise timing to synchronize transactions.
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
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His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.
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Cook County animal control also reminded pet owners that animals with short coats, or with white or tan fur, are more susceptible to sunburbn, especially on their noses.
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The nose is designed to help break up the shockwaves that are typically created when an aircraft flies faster than the speed of sound.
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The same mathematical approach underpins platforms such as Instagram, a wet market for faces, on which users self-brand and sell themselves—and on which the most successful products are those which top the algorithmic charts.
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The musical metaphor is particularly apt because gravitational waves oscillate much like sound waves, allowing researchers to analyze them with many of the same mathematical tools.
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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