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Pinpointing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pinpointing

 

[ ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

exact location

To pinpoint means to identify with precision or accuracy the exact location or position of something. It can also refer to the act of specifying or detailing the essence or most important aspects of an idea or issue. This term is often used in diverse fields such as geography, psychology, and problem-solving scenarios, where clarity and specificity are essential.

Synonyms

determine, identify, locate

Examples of usage

  • She was able to pinpoint the source of the problem quickly.
  • The GPS can help in pinpointing your location in the city.
  • Researchers are pinpointing how certain factors influence behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "pinpointing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 localização precisa

🇮🇳 सटीक पहचान

🇩🇪 genaue Bestimmung

🇮🇩 penentuan yang tepat

🇺🇦 точне визначення

🇵🇱 precyzyjne określenie

🇯🇵 正確な特定

🇫🇷 localisation précise

🇪🇸 localización precisa

🇹🇷 kesin belirleme

🇰🇷 정확한 식별

🇸🇦 تحديد دقيق

🇨🇿 přesné určení

🇸🇰 presné určenie

🇨🇳 精确定位

🇸🇮 natančno določanje

🇮🇸 nákvæm staðsetningu

🇰🇿 дәл анықтау

🇬🇪 ზუსტად განსაზღვრა

🇦🇿 dəqiq müəyyənləşdirmə

🇲🇽 localización precisa

Etymology

The term 'pinpoint' originates from the early 20th century and is derived from the combination of 'pin', which refers to a small, slender, pointed piece of metal used for fastening or marking, and 'point', which indicates a precise location or detail. The use of 'pin' in this context suggests the action of marking a specific spot, akin to how someone might use a pin to mark a point on a map. The word has evolved to mean not just the physical act of locating something but also the metaphorical sense of clarifying or identifying aspects of a situation or problem. This versatility in meaning has allowed 'pinpointing' to become a widely used term in various disciplines, acknowledging its importance in communication, navigation, and analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,375 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.