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单词 pinpoint
释义

pinpoint

1 of 3

noun

pin·​point ˈpin-ˌpȯint How to pronounce pinpoint (audio)
1
: something that is extremely small or insignificant
2
: the point of a pin
3
: an extremely small or sharp point

pinpoint

2 of 3

adjective

1
: extremely fine or precise
2
: located, fixed, or directed with extreme precision
pinpoint targets
3
: small as a pinpoint

pinpoint

3 of 3

verb

pinpointed; pinpointing; pinpoints

transitive verb

1
: to locate or aim with great precision or accuracy
pinpoint a source
2
a
: to fix, determine, or identify with precision
pinpoint the cause
b
: to cause to stand out conspicuously : highlight

Synonyms

Adjective

  • accurate
  • close
  • delicate
  • exact
  • fine
  • hairline
  • mathematical
  • precise
  • refined
  • rigorous
  • spot-on

Verb

  • distinguish
  • finger
  • ID
  • identify
  • single (out)
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Example Sentences

Adjective The pitcher showed pinpoint control of his fastball. the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important Verb They were finally able to pinpoint the cause of the fire. He pinpointed the city on the map. Rescuers were able to pinpoint where the lost girl was. The military uses computer imaging to pinpoint targets. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The aim of the study is to gather market data, pinpoint barriers and find ways organizations can collaborate to provide housing for adults with autism and other neurodiversities. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2022 The company is adding coating to containers, lubricant to factory machinery, and scanners that pinpoint when bottles are damaged. William Boston, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 Advertising for everyone, without targeting, significantly loses in terms of lead cost compared to a pinpoint strike of a potential client from a correctly segmented target audience. Vlad Kytainyk, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Krauss’ rich, pristine voice and pinpoint delivery contrast and complement Plant’s freewheeling, never-do-a-song-the-same-way-twice approach. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 The march to Sunday’s final against Germany has energized people throughout England, with the team’s pinpoint passing and flashy goals attracting record crowds, burgeoning TV ratings and adoring coverage. Danica Kirka, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2022 Doing so enables the customer and the supplier network to exchange best practices, identify gaps, and pinpoint opportunities to add more value and tighten the relationship. Forbes, 25 July 2022 Together, English guitarist Guthrie Govan, American bassist Bryan Beller and German drummer Marco Minnemann — a Lake Elsinore resident — perform with ferocious power and pinpoint dynamic control. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2022 With a strong incorporation of pitches and pinpoint command, Hurley tossed only 25 balls on 95 pitches. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2022
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 Ice pick acne scars are small, narrow, pinpoint acne scars that penetrate deep into the skin, according to Gross. Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Jan. 2019 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
Alvarez was transported to an Atlanta hospital to undergo testing but doctors weren't able to pinpoint a cause. Paul Newberry, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 Alvarez was transported to an Atlanta hospital to undergo testing but doctors weren't able to pinpoint a cause. Paul Newberry, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 The researchers were able to pinpoint which genes helped penguins adapt to swimming underwater and living in cold climates. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2022 Ideally, teams need to be able to pinpoint cloud spend per application. Bill Ledingham, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Despite inaccurate historical records, the team was able to pinpoint the wreck through a combination of exhaustive research and a series of six dives. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 June 2022 Cima said Health Department officials weren't able to immediately pinpoint a reason for the county's spike. Andy Davis, Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2022 Scientists across disciplines have long known about this dynamic, but the Nature paper was able to pinpoint — at least in the case of brain-wide association studies — how many participants are needed to avoid it. New York Times, 19 Apr. 2022 Detectives were able to pinpoint the killer thanks to help from the university's new Cold Case Program, started last fall by professor of sociology and criminal justice studies, Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten. Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1670, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pinpoint

verb

pin·​point ˈpin-ˌpȯint How to pronounce pinpoint (audio)
pinpointed; pinpointing
: to locate or find out exactly Can you pinpoint the cause of the problem?

pinpoint 1 of 3

adjective

as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • accurate
  • precise
  • exact
  • mathematical
  • correct
  • close
  • careful
  • fine
  • rigorous
  • definite
  • spot-on
  • definitive
  • delicate
  • refined
  • hairline
  • right
  • strict
  • true
  • subtle
  • meticulous
  • finicky
  • nice
  • fastidious
  • finical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • approximate
  • wrong
  • inaccurate
  • rough
  • coarse
  • round
  • incorrect
  • imprecise
  • false
  • unclear
  • loose
  • inexact
  • vague
  • questionable
  • doubtful
  • careless
  • indefinite
  • dubious
  • untrue
  • unreliable
  • untrustworthy
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pinpoint

2 of 3

verb

1
as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • identify
  • find
  • locate
  • distinguish
  • diagnose
  • finger
  • determine
  • recognize
  • investigate
  • spot
  • examine
  • single (out)
  • put one's finger on
  • discover
  • ID
  • reveal
  • scrutinize
  • notice
  • inspect
  • disclose
  • pick out
  • check
  • place
  • observe
  • betray

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • conceal
  • hide
  • disguise
  • simulate
  • camouflage
  • feign
  • counterfeit
  • sham
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • aim
  • direct
  • set
  • focus
  • cast
  • hold
  • level
  • head
  • train
  • steer
  • bend
  • sight
  • concentrate
  • face
  • orient
  • bear
  • incline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • deflect
  • divert
  • avert
  • curve
  • shunt
  • detour
  • sidetrack
  • rechannel
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pinpoint

3 of 3

noun

as in tip

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • tip
  • point
  • nose
  • snag
  • apex
  • cusp
  • spike
  • pike
  • end
  • nib
  • barb
  • jag
  • prickle
  • sticker
  • tine
  • prong
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