Definition pinpoint in British English

pinpoint verb

[transitive] verb

/ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/

to discover or explain exactly what something is

Example

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

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explain define put across find out read up on hear of

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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

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