English Explanatory Dictionary

pinpoint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The point of a pin.
  2. Something infinitesimal; a tiny point.
adj
  1. Extremely precise or specific, especially regarding location.
verb
  1. To identify or locate (someone or something) precisely or with great accuracy.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-pinpoint.wav

Word forms

pinpoint pinpoints pin-point more pinpoint most pinpoint pinpointing pinpointed

Etymology

From pin + point.

Derived words

pinpoint pupil pinpointable pinpointedly pinpointer unpinpointed
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