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.
—Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
CBS News, 27 May 2026
But the Giants’ general manager, Zack Minasian, seemed to go out of his way to pinpoint the blame for the confounding Eldridge plan on the team’s rookie manager, even as scrutiny about the plan grows.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Engineers will track the performance of the heat shield during reentry before the ship reignites its engines for a final landing burn, targeting a pinpoint splashdown northwest of Australia.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
His round featured a pinpoint six-iron to 10 feet for eagle at the seventh.
—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
Their life expectancy in the wild is more difficult to pinpoint.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
But the Giants’ general manager, Zack Minasian, seemed to go out of his way to pinpoint the blame for the confounding Eldridge plan on the team’s rookie manager, even as scrutiny about the plan grows.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
Containing Clark Clark is one of the most gifted offensive talents in the league, capable of making 3-pointers from the logo and throwing pinpoint passes to shooters in the corner.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Engineers will track the performance of the heat shield during reentry before the ship reignites its engines for a final landing burn, targeting a pinpoint splashdown northwest of Australia.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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They were armed with Glock pistols, which are only accurate for a short distance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The suspect was identified as Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man not affiliated with the university, according to the UCLA Police Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Officials have described the overhaul as a long-overdue restoration effort aimed at addressing decades of deferred maintenance, including deteriorating infrastructure, water damage, failing HVAC systems and structural concerns throughout the building.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Halverson continued to aim for consistency and dependability.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Ask about their child-friendly Rome tours, or their local tips on the best places for aperitivo (that have a playground nearby).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Animators Ri Crawford and David Lauer needed to be super precise about facial structures and mouth movements, especially, so that the stop-motion felt distinct but not too disconnected from the live-action work.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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Embedding tracking technologies within luxury goods can provide retailers with precise knowledge of the location and movement of scarce inventory.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Everyone will find the easy-access power outlets and bedside controls a plus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Several minutes later, Cummins was hit in the nose by the ball and had to leave the game.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The fallout will likely produce enough hostility to sour next summer, and the timing could hardly be more on the nose.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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But getting from the ground state to a full mathematical description of the reaction will be far more difficult, involving calculating energies for a whole sequence of intermediate chemical states.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The nightly variance in a league that shot 44 percent from the floor last season is a mathematical nightmare.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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