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pinpoint

 

[ ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in geography

The exact point where something is located or identified.

Synonyms

determine, identify, locate

Examples of usage

  • She was able to pinpoint the location of the treasure on the map.
  • The GPS system can pinpoint your exact location within a few meters.
Context #2 | Verb

in conversation

To identify or locate precisely.

Synonyms

determine, identify, locate

Examples of usage

  • He was able to pinpoint the source of the problem quickly.
  • The detective was able to pinpoint the time of death based on the evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "pinpoint" in other languages:

🇵🇹 precisar

🇮🇳 सटीक रूप से बताना

🇩🇪 genau bestimmen

🇮🇩 menentukan dengan tepat

🇺🇦 точно визначити

🇵🇱 precyzyjnie określić

🇯🇵 正確に特定する

🇫🇷 préciser

🇪🇸 precisar

🇹🇷 kesin olarak belirlemek

🇰🇷 정확히 지적하다

🇸🇦 تحديد بدقة

🇨🇿 přesně určit

🇸🇰 presne určiť

🇨🇳 准确确定

🇸🇮 natančno določiti

🇮🇸 ákveða nákvæmlega

🇰🇿 дәл анықтау

🇬🇪 ზუსტად განსაზღვრა

🇦🇿 dəqiq təyin etmək

🇲🇽 precisar

Etymology

The word 'pinpoint' originated in the early 17th century, combining 'pin' and 'point'. It originally referred to the point of a pin, but later evolved to mean the exact point or location. The verb form emerged in the 19th century, adding the concept of identifying or locating precisely.

See also: counterpoint, midpoint, point, pointed, pointedly, pointer, pointers, pointillism, pointillize, pointing, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, points, unpointed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,885, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.