as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
the pinpoint measurement of brain tumors is critically important
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as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of
pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone
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as in to aim
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
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Recent Examples of pinpoint
Phil Thompson, SFChronicle.com, 16 Feb. 2020
Those partnerships would be able to collect more detailed data that could more finely pinpoint actual demand by neighborhoods.
—BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2019
Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2024
From there, the storm’s ultimate path and intensity in the Gulf and potentially along the US Gulf Coast is difficult to pinpoint with confidence because the system has just formed and is still several days away from reaching the area.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Outside Online, 25 Sep. 2024
Rather than incandescent tungsten or wine and olive oil, however, these constantly morphing shapes carry sparkling pinpoints of light.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Saturday’s maneuver required pinpoint hand-eye coordination, body control and a flourish of power.
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In addition to personal preference, the decisions of other travelers also factor into pinpointing the best day in the week to fly.
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Here’s a Nova documentary from the 80s: NOVA: …Having crossed half a continent, tens of millions of butterflies converge toward a pinpoint on the map of Mexico, a 30 by 50 mile area of high mountains and Spanish colonial towns.
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Provide accurate and real-time tracking of their shipments, and make sure your processes are end-user-friendly.Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Athleta is celebrating Singles Day early with 25% off everything Shop early Black Friday purse deals for up to 85% off Coach, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Instagram has rolled out tools that allow users to identify and categorize which of their followers could be spam accounts, and ban entire groups of followers at once.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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At each location, staff and volunteers work to identify community needs, recruit personnel, procure critical equipment and material items, and coordinate the overall response.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Panthers travel to Kentucky looking to secure their position atop the ACC standings, while the Cardinals aim to defend their home court and close the gap in what promises to be a thrilling late-season showdown.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The plan aims to provide 10,000 rangers with access to appropriate, affordable in-service accident, medical, evacuation and life insurance coverage, as well as training and leadership development.Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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With a mission to help all kids take this journey of self-confidence, Strider Bikes offers specialized balance bikes and tips for success.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The branches look incredibly natural and lifelike with more than 4,000 branch tips.Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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Beyond knowing what the terms mean, also know this: Ratings are not precise.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of the collaboration, Chong traveled to China and returned with a very precise tech pack with all the materials Kane could possibly need for collection development.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Trump found success with Hispanics despite a tumultuous last phase of the campaign that included insults to Latinos and Puerto Rico, awkward comments about women voters, and violent rhetoric toward political opponents.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Their apartment complex backed up to a shortcut that leads to running trails along UGA's campus where Riley was found dead in a wooded area, partially naked and covered in leaves, that afternoon.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Symptoms include skin inflammation or hives, nasal congestion, a runny nose and sneezing, cramps, nausea and vomiting as well as shortness of breath and wheezing.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The 30 best Thanksgiving episodes to watch this holiday season, from Gilmore Girls to Modern Family 1937 The 1937 parade featured the debut of the Pinocchio balloon, complete with giant nose that may have given some spectators nightmares.Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Asymmetric encryption, while more secure for certain scenarios, is slower due to complex mathematical operations.Ofer Lidsky, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Blood quantum, with its mathematical fussiness and emphasis on purity, bears little relationship to many tribes’ pre-contact approaches to belonging, which tended to be based on a looser approach to kinship.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Pinpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpoint. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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