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
Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
This type of arthritis is hard to pinpoint because of its common symptoms.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
John Hollinger, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The targets were chosen in an effort to send a pinpoint message to Iran and to degrade its ability to fire ballistic missiles at Israel anytime soon.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
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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
For me, writing for The Times is about being able to pinpoint trends that people may have seen around the edges and explain why these things are happening.
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
This type of arthritis is hard to pinpoint because of its common symptoms.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
Jokić also has a special ability to hit cutters who don’t even seem to be open, by dropping pinpoint passes over and around defenders, almost like an NFL quarterback throwing a corner fade route to a spot where only the receiver can get it.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The targets were chosen in an effort to send a pinpoint message to Iran and to degrade its ability to fire ballistic missiles at Israel anytime soon.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
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The election certification process is when the results are formally signed as accurate and true.Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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That remains to be seen, but this year could mark a change in buying habits if the forecasts are accurate.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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Live updates: Winds prolong fire risk as investigators probe electric tower as possible origin of Eaton fire Two of the victims have been officially identified by the county agency.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Of the 16 total deaths in both fires, the only victim identified by officials was Victor Shaw, 66, who died Wednesday protecting his home in Altadena.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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As recent as Wednesday, China expanded its consumer trade-in scheme aimed at spurring consumption through equipment upgrades and subsidies.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, evidence suggests shareholder primacy theory doesn’t even serve the shareholders, the very agents the system aims to prioritize, very well.Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Berg Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/Newsletter.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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The crane technology includes cameras and alignment guides, anti-sway technology for precise container placement, and motion-dampening controls.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Like some of its counterparts, Nosferatu doesn’t say anything precise about the disturbing possibilities that await America in 2025.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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As of yet, the brand has found no need to employ traditional marketing techniques to get the word out.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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That's where Joseph Keil found a skeleton in a sarcophagus filled with water, but for some reason, Keil only removed the cranium from the tomb before sealing it back up.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Every year between fall and spring, Southern Californians experience gusts of dry wind that can cause runny noses or watery eyes — and sometimes powerful enough to halt traffic or topple trees.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Louisiana man was swabbed for samples of the virus in his nose and throat before his death.Alice Park, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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This mathematical algorithm analyzes available data about metabolism, then makes predictions on how different chemical reactions and metabolites would act under specific conditions.Blaise Manga Enuh, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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And Nicole is so good about showing that in a mathematical, technical way.Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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