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Definition pinpoint in American English

pinpoint verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
1

to discover or explain exactly what something is

Example

We've been unable to pinpoint the source of the problem.

Synonyms and related words
explain define put across find out read up on discover
2

to discover exactly where something is

Example

It was impossible to pinpoint the exact position of the ship.

Synonyms and related words
come across come on run across
Definition pinpoint in American English