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pinpoint

[ pin-point ]

noun

  1. the point of a pin.
  2. a trifle; pinhead.
  3. a tiny spot or sharp point.

    Synonyms: , , ,



verb (used with object)

  1. to locate or describe exactly or precisely:

    to pinpoint the problem.

adjective

  1. exact; precise:

    pinpoint accuracy.

pinpoint

/ ˈ±èɪ²ÔËŒ±èɔɪ²Ô³Ù /

verb

  1. to locate or identify exactly

    to pinpoint a place on a map

    to pinpoint a problem

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an insignificant or trifling thing
  2. the point of a pin
  3. modifier exact

    a pinpoint aim

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pinpoint1

First recorded in 1840–50; pin + point
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Their goal was to pinpoint what biological conditions might predispose some people to the problem.

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He worked to pinpoint the reasons for head-scratching mistakes that seemed to follow him every week.

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"Nigeria's class system is hard to pinpoint. It's not just about money, it's about perception," explains the radio presenter.

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