pinpoints 1 of 2

verb

Definition of pinpointsnext
present tense third-person singular of pinpoint
1
as in identifies
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 aims
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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pinpoints

2 of 2

noun

plural of pinpoint
as in tips

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  1. identifies
  2. tips
  3. casts
Verb
  • The report identifies YouTube (excluding China), Meta, TikTok operator ByteDance and Chinese platforms as key drivers in the UGC/social segment.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This ensures clear communication, identifies potential blockers and aligns teams on deliverables.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of identifies
Noun
  • Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of tips
Verb
  • The decision, paired with general manager Chris Drury’s open-for-business memo that mentioned Kreider by name, casts doubt over the 33-year-old’s future with the organization.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But his return nonetheless casts a pall on global climate efforts.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of casts
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