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pinpoint

pinpoint is a useful word when you're aiming for precision!

ℹ️ Part of speech

pinpoint is both a NOUN and a VERB.

🗣️ Pronunciation

pinpoint is pronounced /ˈpɪn.ˌpɔɪnt/ or PIN-point.

📚️ Definition

pinpoint means to find out or say the exact position in space or time of something. It can also refer to the exact point itself.

📰 Examples

Here are some examples of pinpoint in usage:

• The GPS device was used to pinpoint the hiker's location.
• Augusto was unable to pinpoint the source of his anxiety.
• Detective Singh was able to pinpoint the exact location of the theft.

🧠 Quick vocab quiz

Pinpoint most nearly means:

In which of the following scenarios would you likely need to pinpoint something?

The answers are below, but no peeking until you've tried!

💁🏼 Tips!

In English, the term 'pinpoint' is often used when there is a need to determine an exact location or detail.

✅ Quiz answer/s

The answers:

• C, locate precisely.
• C, Locating a missing person.

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