pinpoint (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
Definition
To discover or describe the exact position, location, or nature of something.
Examples
Scientists are trying to pinpoint the cause of the disease.
Can you pinpoint the moment when you realized the truth?
The report helped us pinpoint the areas needing improvement.
How to Use pinpoint
- pinpoint the cause (collocation)
- To identify the exact reason for something. — "The investigation aimed to pinpoint the cause of the accident."
- pinpoint the location (collocation)
- To identify the exact place where something is. — "They used GPS to pinpoint the location of the lost hikers."
- pinpoint the problem (collocation)
- To identify the exact issue or difficulty. — "The consultant helped us pinpoint the problem in our workflow."
- pinpoint accuracy (collocation)
- Extreme precision. — "The sniper's shot was one of pinpoint accuracy."
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