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View usage for: (pɪnpɔɪnt) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense pinpoints, present participle pinpointing, past tense, past participle pinpointed1. verbIf you pinpoint the cause of something, you discover or explain the cause exactly. It was almost impossible to pinpoint the cause of death. [VERB noun] ...if you can pinpoint exactly what the anger is about. [VERB wh] The commission pinpoints inadequate housing as a basic problem threatening villagelife. [VERB noun + as] Synonyms: identify, discover, spot, define More Synonyms of pinpoint 2. verbIf you pinpoint something or its position, you discover or show exactly where it is. I could pinpoint his precise location on a map. [VERB noun] Computers pinpointed where the shells were coming from. [VERB wh] 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]If something is placed with pinpoint accuracy, it is placed in exactly the right place or position. ...the pinpoint accuracy of the bombing campaigns. Synonyms: precise, scientific, careful, strict More Synonyms of pinpoint More Synonyms of pinpoint pinpoint in British English (ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt) verb (transitive)1. to locate or identify exactly to pinpoint a problem to pinpoint a place on a map noun2. an insignificant or trifling thing 4. (modifier) exact a pinpoint aim pinpoint in American English (ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt) verb transitive1. to show the location of (a place on a map, etc.) by sticking in a pin 2. to locate, define, or focus on precisely noun4. something trifling or insignificant adjective5. minute, exact, precise, etc. 6. very fine in texture said of textiles pinpoint oxford cloth Examples of 'pinpoint' in a sentencepinpoint In other languagespinpoint British English: pinpoint VERB If you pinpoint the cause of something, you discover or explain the cause exactly. It was almost impossible to pinpoint the cause of death. - American English: pinpoint
- Brazilian Portuguese: localizar com precisão
- Chinese: 准确指出原因
- European Spanish: precisar
- French: déterminer
- German: genau festlegen
- Italian: indicare con precisione
- Japanese: 正確に示す
- Korean: 꼭 집어내다
- European Portuguese: localizar com precisão
- Latin American Spanish: precisar
Chinese translation of 'pinpoint' vt - [cause, problem]
查明 (chámíng) - [position, place]
指出 (zhǐchū)
Definition to locate or identify exactly It was impossible to pinpoint what caused the leak. Definition to locate or identify exactly trying to pinpoint his precise location Synonyms spot identify home in on zero in on get a fix on Definition exact the pinpoint accuracy of the bombing campaign Additional synonymsa more accurate description of the terrain Synonyms precise, right, close, nice, regular, correct, careful, strict, proper, exact, faithful, explicit, authentic, spot-on, just, clear-cut, meticulous, truthful, faultless, scrupulous, unerring, veraciousDefinition very exact and thorough He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts. Synonyms thorough, full, particular, accurate, precise, intensive, in-depth, meticulous, conscientious, attentive, exhaustive, painstaking, scrupulous, assiduousDefinition to learn about for the first time As he discovered, she had a brilliant mind. Synonyms find out, see, learn, reveal, spot, determine, notice, realize, recognize, perceive, detect, disclose, uncover, discern, ascertain, suss (out) (slang), get wise to (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition to make out by hearing, seeing, or tasting He could distinguish voices. Synonyms make out, identify, recognize, perceive, know, see, tell, spot, glimpse, pick out, discernDefinition precise, as opposed to approximate She is very punctual and very exact in her duties. Synonyms meticulous, severe, careful, strict, exacting, precise, rigorous, painstaking, scrupulous, methodical, punctilious (formal) Definition to discover by chance The police also found a pistol. Synonyms discover, turn up, uncover, unearth, spot, expose, come up with, locate, detect, come across, track down, catch sight of, stumble upon, hit upon, espy, ferret out, chance upon, light upon, put your finger on, lay your hand on, run to ground, run to earth, descryDefinition very precise about details He was so meticulous about everything. Synonyms thorough, detailed, particular, strict, exact, precise, microscopic, fussy, painstaking, perfectionist, scrupulous, fastidious, punctilious, nit-picky (informal) Definition severely accurate He is rigorous in his control of expenditure. Synonyms thorough, meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous, nice, accurate, exact, precise, conscientious, punctilious (formal) Definition done in a systematic way, using experiments or tests an engineer who takes a scientific approach to the sport Synonyms systematic, accurate, exact, precise, ordered, controlled, rational, mathematical, rigorous, analytical, methodicalDefinition to see (something or someone) suddenly He left the party seconds before smoke was spotted coming up the stairs. Synonyms see, observe, catch sight of, identify, sight, recognize, detect, make out, pick out, discern, behold (archaic, literary), espy, descryDefinition (of a meaning) exact the strictest sense of the word Synonyms exact, accurate, precise, close, true, particular, religious, faithful, meticulous, scrupulousDefinition never mistaken These designs demonstrate her unerring eye for colour and detail. Synonyms accurate, sure, certain, perfect, exact, impeccable, faultless, infallible, unfailing |