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pinpoint

1 of 2verb
/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/
Forms:pinpoints,pinpointing,pinpointed,pinpointed
1

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

transitive
  • Using advanced technology, scientists were able to pinpoint the epicenter of the earthquake within a matter of seconds.
  • They recently pinpointed the source of the mysterious odor in the building.
  • Can you please pinpoint the exact time of the incident?
  • The investigator recently pinpointed the suspect's whereabouts at the time of the crime.
  • They couldn't pinpoint the exact time the event occurred.
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