Pinpoint accuracy

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• with pinpoint accuracy — with precise exact accuracy …   English contemporary 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

• accuracy — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ absolute, complete, deadly, perfect, pinpoint, total, unerring ▪ The needle has to be positioned with pinpoint accuracy. ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

• 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 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 [ 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. noun The point of a pin. 2. adjective Extremely precise or specific, especially regarding location. The machine assembles parts at high speed and with pinpoint accuracy. 3. verb …   Wiktionary

• pinpoint — 1. noun a pinpoint of light Syn: point, spot, speck, dot, speckle 2. adjective pinpoint accuracy Syn: precise, strict, exact, meticulous, scrupulous, punctilious, accurate, careful 3. verb …   Thesaurus of popular words

• pinpoint — [ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt] verb [T] I to discover or explain exactly what or where something is We couldn t pinpoint the source of the problem.[/ex] II adj pinpoint [ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt] very accurate and exact The missiles can be fired with pinpoint accuracy.[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• pinpoint — /pin poynt /, n. 1. the point of a pin. 2. a trifle; pinhead. 3. a tiny spot or sharp point. v.t. 4. to locate or describe exactly or precisely: to pinpoint the problem. adj. 5. exact; precise: pinpoint accuracy. [1840 50; PIN + POINT] Syn. 3.… …   Universalium