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1 pinpoint
pinpoint ['pɪnpɔɪnt](b) (identify → difficulty, source of rumour, cause of problem) identifier2 nounpointe f d'épingle;∎ a pinpoint of light un minuscule point lumineux∎ with pinpoint accuracy avec une précision parfaite►► Military pinpoint bombing bombardement m de précision -
2 pinpoint
pinpoint [ˈpɪnpɔɪnt][+ place] localiser avec précision ; [+ problem] mettre le doigt sur* * *['pɪnpɔɪnt] 1.noun tête f d'épingle2.transitive verb1) (identify, pick out) indiquer [problem, risk, causes]2) ( place exactly) indiquer [location, position, site]; déterminer [time, exact moment] -
3 pinpoint
B vtr1 (identify, pick out) indiquer [problem, risk, causes] ; -
4 pinpoint
verb (to place or show very exactly: He pinpointed the position on the map.) mettre le doigt sur (qqch.) -
5 to pinpoint
1) repérer; localiser [sur une carte] ; situer avec précision2) identifier [la source d'un problème]English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > to pinpoint
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6 define
define [dɪˈfaɪn]a. définir ; [+ problem] cernerb. ( = outline) the tower was clearly defined against the sky la tour se détachait nettement sur le ciel* * *[dɪ'faɪn]transitive verb1) définir [term, limits] (as comme)2) ( pinpoint) déterminer [problem]3) -
7 zero in
Military viserto zero in on something — Military viser [target]; fig ( pinpoint) cerner [problem]; se rabattre sur [option]; foncer droit sur [person]; repérer [place]
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8 pin
[pin] 1. noun1) (a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used eg to hold pieces of fabric, paper etc together, especially when making clothes: The papers are fastened together by a pin.) épingle2) (a similar but more ornamental object: a hat-pin.) épingle2. verb1) (to fasten with a pin: She pinned the material together.) épingler2) (to hold by pressing against something: The fallen tree pinned him to the ground.) immobiliser•- pinhole - pinpoint - pin-up - pin down - pins and needles -
9 localize
A vtr1 ( pinpoint) localiser [origin, problem] ;2 ( restrict to one area) restreindre [damage, effect] ; -
10 zero
B modif [altitude, growth, inflation, voltage] zéro inv ; [confidence, interest, involvement, development] nul/nulle ; at sub-zero temperatures à des températures en dessous de zéro. -
11 spotlight
1 noun∎ also figurative in the spotlight sous le feu ou la lumière des projecteurs;∎ to turn the spotlight on sb braquer les projecteurs sur qn; figurative mettre qn en vedette;∎ the spotlight was on her les projecteurs étaient braqués sur elle; figurative (she was in the limelight) elle était en vedette; (she was the focus of unwelcome media attention) elle était sur la sellette;∎ the political spotlight was on Mrs Warner this week les feux de l'actualité étaient braqués sur Mme Warner cette semaine(b) (lamp → in home, on car) spot m(b) figurative (personality, talent) mettre en vedette; (pinpoint → flaws, changes) mettre en lumière, mettre le doigt sur -
12 zero
1 noun(a) Mathematics zéro m(b) (in temperature) zéro m;∎ 40 below zero 40 degrés au-dessous de zéro, moins 40∎ to win three zero gagner trois (à) zéro(d) (nothing, nought)∎ our chances have been put at zero on considère que nos chances sont nulles(altitude) zéro (inv); (visibility) nul;∎ the project has zero interest for me le projet ne présente aucun intérêt pour moi;∎ he's got zero intelligence/charm il n'a aucune intelligence/aucun charme(instrument) régler sur zéro►► Finance zero coupon bond obligation f à coupon zéro;zero gravity apesanteur f;Agriculture zero grazing = système d'élevage intensif dans lequel les animaux enfermés sont nourris à l'herbe;zero growth croissance f zéro;zero hour heure f H;Politics the zero option l'option f zéro;zero sum somme f nulle;∎ a zero sum game un match nul;zero tolerance = politique d'intransigeance à l'égard de toute infraction à la loi ou au règlement;∎ to have a zero tolerance approach to crime/to vagrancy ne rien tolérer ou ne rien laisser passer en matière de délinquance/de vagabondage∎ familiar the police zeroed in on the terrorists' hideout la police a investi la cachette des terroristes
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pinpoint — I verb be specific, enumerate, fix in, focus, locate, place, quantify, site, situate, specify associated concepts: pinpoint rule II index designate, discover, locate Burton s Legal Thesaurus … Law dictionary
pinpoint — [pin′point΄] vt. 1. to show the location of (a place on a map, etc.) by sticking in a pin 2. to locate, define, or focus on precisely n. 1. the point of a pin 2. something trifling or insignificant adj. 1. minute, exact, precise, etc … English World dictionary
pinpoint — (v.) locate precisely, 1917, from pin + point; originally aviators slang … Etymology dictionary
pinpoint — [v] define, locate determinate, diagnose, distinguish, finger*, get a fix on*, home in on*, identify, place, recognize, spot; concepts 38,183 Ant. be ambiguous, lose … New thesaurus
pinpoint — ► NOUN ▪ a tiny dot or point. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ absolutely precise. ► VERB ▪ find or locate exactly … English terms dictionary
pinpoint — I UK [ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt] / US verb [transitive] Word forms pinpoint : present tense I/you/we/they pinpoint he/she/it pinpoints present participle pinpointing past tense pinpointed past participle pinpointed 1) to discover or explain exactly what… … English dictionary
pinpoint — pin|point1 [ˈpınpɔınt] v [T] 1.) to discover or explain exactly the real facts about something or the cause of a problem ▪ It s difficult to pinpoint the cause of the accident. pinpoint what/how/why etc ▪ They need to pinpoint exactly what skills … Dictionary of contemporary English
pinpoint — [[t]pɪ̱npɔɪnt[/t]] pinpoints, pinpointing, pinpointed 1) VERB If you pinpoint the cause of something, you discover or explain the cause exactly. [V n] It was almost impossible to pinpoint the cause of death. [V wh] ...if you can pinpoint exactly… … English dictionary
pinpoint — pin|point1 [ pın,pɔınt ] verb transitive 1. ) to discover or explain exactly what something is: We ve been unable to pinpoint the source of the problem. 2. ) to discover exactly where something is: It was impossible to pinpoint the exact position … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pinpoint — 1 verb 1 (T) to say exactly what the facts about something really are: This new report pinpoints the failings of the welfare system. | pinpoint what/how/why etc: When children have learning difficulties, it s often difficult to pinpoint what the… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
pinpoint — I. noun Date: 1849 1. something that is extremely small or insignificant 2. the point of a pin 3. an extremely small or sharp point II. adjective Date: 1897 1. extremely fine or precise 2. located, fixed, or directed with extreme precision … New Collegiate Dictionary