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
Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
To help pinpoint what’s working, nonprofits can use tools to measure performance and analyze donor information to improve their targeting strategies.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The Oura Ring Gen3, currently down to $250, is widely regarded as one of the best and most innovative wearable pieces of tech currently on the market, using your finger to read over 20 biometrics with pinpoint accuracy.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 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
The team posits that this network helps the rays’ tails pinpoint stimuli in the surrounding water.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
To help pinpoint what’s working, nonprofits can use tools to measure performance and analyze donor information to improve their targeting strategies.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
With his pinpoint accuracy and knack for making the impossible look easy, the senior quarterback has become a fan favorite in Coral Gables.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The Oura Ring Gen3, currently down to $250, is widely regarded as one of the best and most innovative wearable pieces of tech currently on the market, using your finger to read over 20 biometrics with pinpoint accuracy.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Reports that Rihanna would be in attendance for her partner, A$AP Rocky’s, criminal trial have proven themselves accurate, as court reporter Meghann Cuniff has revealed that the singer is, indeed, in the courtroom gallery, seated beside family members.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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While the eruption poses no danger to humans, an accurate prediction could put researchers closer to accurately being able to forecast volcanic eruptions, according to researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit, filed in New York's Supreme Court of Westchester County, accuses the couple of failing to take appropriate action after learning of abuse involving a young girl, identified as Jane Doe, during a 2018 summer camp program supported by their church.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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To get a good score for Usability, the product must avoid wrongly identifying valid programs or websites as malicious.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump announced a joint venture to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure worth billions of dollars with the leaders of Softbank Group Corp., OpenAI LLC, and Oracle Corp., an effort aimed at speeding development of the emerging technology.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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These include small molecules and biologics aimed at addressing high unmet medical needs.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members share tips to help professionals effectively break into the AI or generative AI field of work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump also promised to eliminate taxes on tips and Social Security, which would drive the price tag exponentially higher.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunted for any survivors.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Few collegiate athletes live up to their name like Emanuel Sharp, who’s been precise on his treys at a 46 percent clip.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Target is also where customers can find Tisdale's other Being Frenshe bodycare products.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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According to Rogerson and Barden, the truck was found with its windows broken.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The nose has vanilla, caramel, and oak aromas with hints of cinnamon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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But this weekend felt a little extra on the nose, like the football overlords were pouring salt in the wound of Cowboys fans.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists build these models by studying past fires and conducting laboratory experiments, combined with mathematical models that incorporate the physics of fire.—
John W. Daily,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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In further mathematical analysis, the team says that the test could have helped up to 53% of men avoid biopsies.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2025
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