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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2
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
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
His shot is pinpoint accurate around the home-plate area and even from tough angles.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS RISKY RELIANCE – Study pinpoints where your post-dinner sweet tooth really comes from.
—Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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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
Keeping a bladder diary that tracks evening foods and drinks can help pinpoint hidden triggers.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
His shot is pinpoint accurate around the home-plate area and even from tough angles.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
It is equipped with powerful 240-watt lasers that can destroy weeds with pinpoint accuracy.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS RISKY RELIANCE – Study pinpoints where your post-dinner sweet tooth really comes from.
—Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpoint
Adjective
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Lack Of Centralized Business Registries: Unlike other Western countries, Canada’s federal and provincial governments typically do not maintain accurate, structured and accessible business registries.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There's a free in-app voice transcription feature too, which is just as accurate as the pricier, stand-alone software out there.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But women can reduce the risk of online abuse by removing personal data from the internet: Searching their name on Google and identifying which sites have their personal data.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The search resumed Sunday morning, and police said that the child’s body was found about 11:50 a.m. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the body and perform an autopsy.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Multiple fans aim cool breezes toward the cook and discourage mosquitoes and flies from hanging around.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The arrest is in support of a recent executive order aimed at combating antisemitism.—
Bastiaan Vanacker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This set includes needle tips and cables of different sizes, allowing knitters to customize their tools for specific patterns, plus yarn, accessories and a stylish case to store it in – all for less than $30.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The precise impact of the cuts is not immediately clear, but changes could be coming as soon as this fall.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This bundle comes with a folio case and Lenovo's excellent Tab Pen Plus, with pressure and tilt detection for more precise control.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some Social Security recipients could soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a policy that advocates for seniors say could cause financial hardship for many older Americans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This wine is aromatic and complex, with a nose of passionfruit, green apple, and fresh-cut grass.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Renderings by both Lockheed Martin and Boeing have highlighted a flat, tail-less aircraft with a sharp nose.—
TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When sunsets and earthquakes and birth and death are reduced to mathematical equations and scientific and medical explanations, wonder and awe can easily disappear.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The exhibit traces its origin to a mathematical puzzle published in a 1902 newspaper.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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