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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James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2018
Ellyn Lapointe, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
Try to pinpoint the exact location, which could mean taking note of any nearby landmarks or other indicators that can be reported to rescue groups.
4) Call the hotline at 805-567-1505 to report any sickened or stranded animals found on Ventura and Santa Barbara beaches.
—Marissa Wenzke, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2024
Michelle Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2024
Newhart rose to fame with his comedy album The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart in 1960, which showcased his pinpoint timing and deapan delivery.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024
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Adjective
In some cities, like Houston and Dallas, utilities have already undertaken to upgrade their systems with new, digital equipment, allowing repair crews to more precisely pinpoint damage during storms.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2018
Verb
Drone imaging will allow Gigante researchers to look for canopy holes and crown damage to pinpoint the timing and location of giant tree deaths.
—Ellyn Lapointe, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
Try to pinpoint the exact location, which could mean taking note of any nearby landmarks or other indicators that can be reported to rescue groups.
4) Call the hotline at 805-567-1505 to report any sickened or stranded animals found on Ventura and Santa Barbara beaches.
—Marissa Wenzke, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2024
Noun
Rookie Yannick Bright got the sequence started with an interception and a pinpoint pass from midfield.
—Michelle Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2024
Newhart rose to fame with his comedy album The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart in 1960, which showcased his pinpoint timing and deapan delivery.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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