Pinpoint — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective verb /ˈpin-ˌpȯint/ pin·point

Meaning & Definition of Pinpoint

Pinpoint (noun)

  1. something that is extremely small or insignificant
  2. the point of a pin
  3. an extremely small or sharp point

Pinpoint (adjective)

  1. extremely fine or precise
  2. located, fixed, or directed with extreme precision
  3. small as a pinpoint

Pinpoint (verb)

  1. to locate or aim with great precision or accuracy
  2. to fix, determine, or identify with precision
  3. to cause to stand out conspicuously, highlight

Pinpoint (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. meeting the highest standard of accuracy

    "the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important"

    similar: accurate, close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical, precise, refined, rigorous, spot-on
    related: correct, right, strict, true, definite, definitive, nice, subtle, careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous
    opposite: coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, rough
    near: approximate, round, false, incorrect, untrue, wrong, careless, loose, indefinite, unclear, vague, doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy

Pinpoint (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to find out or establish the identity of

    "pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone"

    similar: distinguish, finger, ID, identify, single (out), put one's finger on
    related: diagnose, determine, find, locate, pick out, place, recognize, spot, check, examine, inspect, investigate, notice, observe, scrutinize, betray, disclose, discover, reveal
    near: camouflage, conceal, disguise, hide, counterfeit, feign, sham, simulate

  2. to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal

    "publishers like to be able to pinpoint publicity efforts where they will have the most effect"

    similar: aim, bend, cast, direct, head, hold, level, set, train
    related: sight, bear, face, concentrate, focus, incline, orient, steer
    near: avert, curve, deflect, detour, divert, rechannel, shunt, sidetrack

Pinpoint (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in point, tip

    similar: apex, cusp, end, nib, nose, pike, point, tip, barb, jag, prickle, snag, spike, sticker, prong, tine

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pinpoint

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pinpoint:

accurate, close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical, precise, refined, rigorous, spot-on, distinguish, finger, ID, identify, single (out), aim, bend, cast, direct, head, hold, level, set, train, put one's finger on, apex, cusp, end, nib, nose, pike, point, tip, barb, jag, prickle, snag, spike, sticker

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pinpoint

Words with the opposite meaning of Pinpoint:

coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, rough

Related Words for Pinpoint

correct, right, strict, true, definite, definitive, nice, subtle, careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous, diagnose, determine, find, locate, pick out, place, recognize, spot, check, examine, inspect, investigate, notice, observe, scrutinize, betray, disclose

Near Antonyms of Pinpoint

approximate, round, false, incorrect, untrue, wrong, careless, loose, indefinite, unclear, vague, doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy, camouflage, conceal, disguise, hide, counterfeit, feign, sham, simulate, avert, curve, deflect, detour, divert, rechannel

Word Forms of Pinpoint

Inflections: pinpointed, pinpointing, pinpoints

Origin & Etymology of Pinpoint

First known use: 1670

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinpoint

What does "Pinpoint" mean?

"Pinpoint" means something that is extremely small or insignificant. As an a noun, an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: something that is extremely small or insignificant. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pinpoint"?

Other words for "Pinpoint" include accurate, close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical and precise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pinpoint" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pinpoint"?

There are 82 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pinpoint". Common alternatives include accurate, close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical, precise, refined and rigorous.

What is the opposite of "Pinpoint"?

Antonyms of "Pinpoint" include coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact and rough. Near antonyms include approximate, round, false and incorrect.

How do you use "Pinpoint" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pinpoint" in a sentence: "the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important"; "pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone"; "publishers like to be able to pinpoint publicity efforts where they will have the most effect".

Is "Pinpoint" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pinpoint" can be used as a noun, an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pinpoint"?

"Pinpoint" is pronounced /ˈpin-ˌpȯint/ and divided into syllables as pin·point.

What is the origin of the word "Pinpoint"?

First known use: 1670.