Definitions for pinpoint
ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntpin·point

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pinpointnoun

   a very brief moment

   "they were strangers sharing a pinpoint of time together"

2. speck, pinpointnoun

   a very small spot

   "the plane was just a speck in the sky"

3. pinpointverb

   the sharp point of a pin

4. pinpoint, nailverb

   locate exactly

   "can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?"; "The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pinpointnoun

   The point of a pin.

2. pinpointverb

   To identify or locate precisely or with great accuracy.

   They investigators tried to pinpoint the source of the flames.

3. pinpointadjective

   Extremely precise or specific, especially regarding location.

   The machine assembles parts at high speed and with pinpoint accuracy.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pinpoint

   Pinpoint refers to the act of identifying, locating, or discovering with great precision or accuracy. It can also refer to an exact or specific moment, location, or detail.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pinpoint

   1. A precisely identified point, especially on the ground, that locates a very small target, a reference point for rendezvous or for other purposes; the coordinates that define this point. 2. The ground position of aircraft determined by direct observation of the ground.

Matched Categories

1. • Moment
   • Spot

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Anagrams for pinpoint »

1. nip point

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pinpoint in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pinpoint in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of pinpoint in a Sentence

1. Veryan Khan:

   She had interactions with key players known in the region, plus there is no way to fake the location services pinging from the actual phone.If you look at her locations outside of Kobani and Mosul — they were all strongholds we can pinpoint down to the actual house on the street.

2. Molecular Genetics Lorna Harries:

   We need to pinpoint exactly how the splicing factors are causing the cells to rejuvenate, and identify the key points where we could intervene to stop them declining as we age, or to restore them once the damage is done, we’re now addressing why the splicing factors get switched off as we age, what the downstream consequences of this are for the regulation of our genes and the behavior of our cells, and also to identify new ways by which we might be able to intervene in these processes.

3. Dave Martinez:

   There was really not much of a discussion, just wanted to pinpoint exactly what he was feeling. Other than that, he was coming out of the game. We’re in spring training. There’s no sense in pushing it.

4. David Freese:

   I think it's nice when you hear the crowd because it kind of reminds you to take a breath and relax, i'm not saying that's why I got a hit. But when you hear the crowd, it kind of hits you to understand the moment and pinpoint on your objective, which is to put a good( at bat) together.

5. Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle:

   The origin of The Marshall Fire hasn't been confirmed. It's suspected to be power lines but we are investigating that today and we have folks on the ground as we speak trying to pinpoint that cause.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pinpoint
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pinpoint
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=pinpoint