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Added 10 October 2026

pinpoint

/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pinpoint at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The point of a pin.
Something infinitesimal; a tiny point.

adjective

Extremely precise or specific, especially regarding location.
The machine assembles parts at high speed and with pinpoint accuracy.

verb

To identify or locate (someone or something) precisely or with great accuracy.
The investigators tried to pinpoint the source of the flames.

Origin

From pin + point.

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