26984 words

pinpoint

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
to find out or say the exact position in space or time of something:

Examples:

It is not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death.
2
to discover or describe the exact facts about something:

Examples:

Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion.
3
a very small spot of something:

Examples:

a pinpoint of light
4
very exact:

Examples:

The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.
5
to discover or establish something exactly:

Examples:

They were unable to pinpoint the source of the noise.

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