pinpoint

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. Extremely precise or specific, especially regarding location.

- The machine assembles parts at high speed and with pinpoint accuracy.

noun

1. a very brief moment

- they were strangers sharing a pinpoint of time together

Definition categories: time, instant, minute, moment, second

2. a very small spot

Similar word(s): speck

Definition categories: attribute, dapple, fleck, maculation, patch, speckle, spot

3. the sharp point of a pin

Definition categories: man–made, point

verb

1. locate exactly

- can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?

Similar word(s): nail

Definition categories: possession, locate

Sentences with pinpoint as a verb:

- They investigators tried to pinpoint the source of the flames.