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pinpoint [ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt] vb (tr) to locate or identify exactly to pinpoint a problem to pinpoint a place on a map n 1. an insignificant or trifling thing 2. the point of a pin 3. (modifier) exact a pinpoint aim 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. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
pinpoint verb 1. identify, discover, spot, define, distinguish, put your finger on It was impossible to pinpoint the cause of death. 2. locate, find, spot, identify, home in on, zero in on, get a fix on trying to pinpoint his precise location adjective precise, scientific, careful, strict, accurate, exact, rigorous, meticulous, unerring the pinpoint accuracy of the bombing campaign Translations pinpoint [ˈpɪnpɔɪnt] A. N [of light] → puntito m B. VT (= identify) [+ location, source, problem] → identificar, determinar; [+ cause] → precisar, señalar con precisión it's difficult to pinpoint when it first started happening → resulta difícil precisar cuándo empezó a ocurrir por primera vez we pinpointed the issues that need priority attention → determinamos qué cuestiones necesitan atención prioritaria pinpoint [ˈpɪnpɔɪnt] vt (= identify) → identifier We're still trying to pinpoint the exact cause of the accident → Nous essayons encore d'identifier les causes exactes de l'accident. (= locate) → localiser I could pinpoint his precise location on a map → Je pouvais localiser sa position exacte sur une carte pinpoint accuracy n (= extreme accuracy) → précision f chirurgicale pins and needles n → fourmis fpl to have pins and needles → avoir des fourmis I've got pins and needles in the tips of my fingers → j'ai des fourmis au bout des doigts pinpoint [ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt] vt (on map) → localizzare con esattezza; (problem) → mettere a fuoco, individuare con esattezza pinpoint [ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt] vt (on map) → localizzare con esattezza; (problem) → mettere a fuoco, individuare con esattezza How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The storm had left the sky clear, and over the smoke of the burning land the little fading pinpoint of Mars was dropping into the west, when a soldier came into my garden. And then I gave a cry of exultation, for a tiny pinpoint of yellow light had suddenly transfixed the dark veil, and glowed steadily in the centre of the black square framed by the window. |
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