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Pinpoint Definition & Meaning

pinpoint
noun
  1. a very brief moment; "they were strangers sharing a pinpoint of time together"
  2. a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky"
  3. the sharp point of a pin
verb
  1. locate exactly; "can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?"; "The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome"

"Pinpoint" in song lyrics

See how pinpoint is used in real songs:

  • "To execute and pinpoint"
    The B.U.M.s — Let the Music Take Your Mind
  • "It was something about you I couldn't pinpoint"
    H.W.A. — The Conflict

Usage tips for "pinpoint"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pinpoint mean?
a very brief moment; "they were strangers sharing a pinpoint of time together" a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky" the sharp point of a pin locate exactly; "can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?"; "The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome"
What part of speech is pinpoint?
Pinpoint is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does pinpoint have?
Pinpoint has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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