pinpoint
Pinpoint (verb) means to identify or locate something with great precision. Example: “Doctors were able to pinpoint the source of the infection.”
How to use pinpoint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo identify something exactly, or (as an adjective) extremely precise.
Word forms
more pinpoint comparative, pinpointed past tense, pinpoints plural, pinpoints singular, most pinpoint superlative
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Doctors were able to _____ the source of the infection.
Etymology
From pin + point, literally "the point of a pin" — used figuratively for extreme precision.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pinpoint” mean?
The word “pinpoint” means to identify or locate something with great precision. In plain terms, to identify something exactly, or (as an adjective) extremely precise.
How do you pronounce “pinpoint”?
“Pinpoint” is pronounced PIHN-poynt (/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pinpoint” in a sentence?
Here is “pinpoint” used in a sentence: “Doctors were able to pinpoint the source of the infection.”
What part of speech is “pinpoint”?
Depending on how it is used, “pinpoint” can be a verb and an adjective.
Is “pinpoint” a common word?
“Pinpoint” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pinpoint” have?
“Pinpoint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to identify or locate something with great precision.