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
Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
The researchers haven’t yet pinpointed why the call gets made.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Brian Katz, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2019
Here’s a Nova documentary from the 80s: NOVA: …Having crossed half a continent, tens of millions of butterflies converge toward a pinpoint on the map of Mexico, a 30 by 50 mile area of high mountains and Spanish colonial towns.
—Outside Online, 25 Sep. 2024
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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
Scientists Greg Barsh from Stanford University and Hiroyuki Sasaki from Japan’s Kyushu University and their teams studied feline genomes to pinpoint which protein encoded by a cat’s genes brought out the orange hue.
—Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
The researchers haven’t yet pinpointed why the call gets made.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Such precision weaponry, if produced on a mass scale, could erode Israel’s technological advantage in air defense and enable Hezbollah to hit Israeli military and civilian targets with pinpoint accuracy.
—Brian Katz, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2019
Here’s a Nova documentary from the 80s: NOVA: …Having crossed half a continent, tens of millions of butterflies converge toward a pinpoint on the map of Mexico, a 30 by 50 mile area of high mountains and Spanish colonial towns.
—Outside Online, 25 Sep. 2024
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Switch to Visible by Verizon Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Intellectualizing aside, the explanation that will probably feel the most accurate to fans is a brief one buried midway through the movie.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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An American man who identified himself as Pete Travis Timmerman was found wandering the Syrian capital of Damascus yesterday.Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Among the 1,499 whose sentences were commuted, 1,217 were identified as male and 282 as female.Javier Zarracina, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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This thermoelectric breakthrough aims to redefine what is possible for off-grid power and energy conservation.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The government aims to have the practice of greyhound racing banned by Aug. 1, 2026.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The average restaurant tip went down to 19.3 percent from 19.4 percent in the first quarter, and other service tips were down to 15.9 percent from 16 percent in the same time period.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But finding the precise moment or desired play on the tape was challenging.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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The realistic virtual loudspeaker setups with the new and interactive GUI lets engineers make precise mix decisions on headphones with a better level of accuracy and spatial localization.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The New York Police Department set out to find suspects in three separate shootings — including the mayor and the death of one of their own.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fishing for microbes For years, Irene Salinas has been fascinated by a simple physiological fact: The distance between the nose and the brain is quite small.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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But Tommy has a nose… so maybe that gave him the edge.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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But the new research uses mathematical analysis rather than relying solely on human judgement.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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This information from all participating landlords in an area is then pooled and run through mathematical forecasting to generate pricing recommendations for the landlords and for their competitors.CALmatters, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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