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pin·point
(pĭn′point′)n.
1. A very small or sharp point: a pinpoint of light.
2. A point on a map marking a precise location or target.
3. A very small amount of something: had barely a pinpoint of hope.
tr.v. pin·point·ed, pin·point·ing, pin·points
1. To locate or identify with precision: pinpointed the source of the problem.
2. To take precise aim at: pinpoint a target.
adj.
1. Meticulously precise: pinpoint accuracy.
2. Extremely small; minuscule: pinpoint creatures.
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pinpoint
(ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt)vb (tr)
to locate or identify exactly: to pinpoint a problem; to pinpoint a place on a map.
n
1. an insignificant or trifling thing
2. the point of a pin
3. (modifier) exact: a pinpoint aim.
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pin•point
(ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt)n.
1. the point of a pin.
2. a trifle; pinhead.
3. a tiny spot or sharp point.
v.t. 4. to locate or describe exactly or precisely.
adj. 5. exact; precise.
[1840–50]
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pinpoint
1. A precisely identified point, especially on the ground, that locates a very small target, a reference point for rendezvous or for other purposes; the coordinates that define this point.
2. The ground position of aircraft determined by direct observation of the ground.
2. The ground position of aircraft determined by direct observation of the ground.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
pinpoint
Past participle: pinpointed
Gerund: pinpointing
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| Noun | 1. | pinpoint - a very brief moment; "they were strangers sharing a pinpoint of time together" |
| 2. |  pinpoint - a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky" | |
| 3. | pinpoint - the sharp point of a pin point - sharp end; "he stuck the point of the knife into a tree"; "he broke the point of his pencil" | |
| Verb | 1. | pinpoint - locate exactly; "can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?"; "The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome" |
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pinpoint
verb
1. identify, discover, spot, define, distinguish, put your finger on It was impossible to pinpoint the cause of death.
2. locate, find, spot, identify, home in on, zero in on, get a fix on trying to pinpoint his precise location
adjective
1. precise, scientific, careful, strict, accurate, exact, rigorous, meticulous, unerring the pinpoint accuracy of the bombing campaign
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pinpoint
nounverb2. To establish the identification of:
Slang: finger.
Idiom: put one's finger on.
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Translations
يُعَيِّن بِدِقَّه
přesně označit
mettre le doigt surposition identifiée
hajszálpontosan eltalál/megjelöl
staîsetja nákvæmlega
presne označiť
saptamaktam olarak göstermek
pinpoint
[ˈpɪnpɔɪnt]A. N [of light] → puntito m
B. VT (= identify) [+ location, source, problem] → identificar, determinar; [+ cause] → precisar, señalar con precisión
it's difficult to pinpoint when it first started happening → resulta difícil precisar cuándo empezó a ocurrir por primera vez
we pinpointed the issues that need priority attention → determinamos qué cuestiones necesitan atención prioritaria
it's difficult to pinpoint when it first started happening → resulta difícil precisar cuándo empezó a ocurrir por primera vez
we pinpointed the issues that need priority attention → determinamos qué cuestiones necesitan atención prioritaria
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
pinpoint
[ˈpɪnpɔɪnt] vt (= identify) → identifier
We're still trying to pinpoint the exact cause of the accident → Nous essayons encore d'identifier les causes exactes de l'accident.
We're still trying to pinpoint the exact cause of the accident → Nous essayons encore d'identifier les causes exactes de l'accident.
(= locate) → localiser
I could pinpoint his precise location on a map → Je pouvais localiser sa position exacte sur une cartepinpoint accuracy n (= extreme accuracy) → précision f chirurgicalepins and needles n → fourmis fpl
to have pins and needles → avoir des fourmis
I've got pins and needles in the tips of my fingers → j'ai des fourmis au bout des doigts
I could pinpoint his precise location on a map → Je pouvais localiser sa position exacte sur une cartepinpoint accuracy n (= extreme accuracy) → précision f chirurgicalepins and needles n → fourmis fpl
to have pins and needles → avoir des fourmis
I've got pins and needles in the tips of my fingers → j'ai des fourmis au bout des doigts
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
pinpoint
[ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt] vt (on map) → localizzare con esattezza; (problem) → mettere a fuoco, individuare con esattezzaCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
pin
(pin) noun1. a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used eg to hold pieces of fabric, paper etc together, especially when making clothes. The papers are fastened together by a pin.
2. a similar but more ornamental object. a hat-pin.
verb – past tense, past participle pinned – 1. to fasten with a pin. She pinned the material together.
2. to hold by pressing against something. The fallen tree pinned him to the ground.
ˈpincushion noun a small cushion or similar object into which pins are pushed for keeping.
ˈpinhole noun a hole made by a pin. A pinhole camera does not need a lens.
ˈpinpoint verb to place or show very exactly. He pinpointed the position on the map.
ˈpin-up noun1. a picture of an attractive girl (or man), often pinned on a wall. He has dozens of pin-ups in his room; (also adjective) a pin-up girl.
2. the girl (or man). She's the favourite pin-up of the soldiers.
pin down to make (someone) give a definite answer, statement, opinion or promise. I can't pin him down to a definite date for his arrival.
pins and needles a tingling feeling in one's hands, arms, feet or legs. I've got pins and needles in my arm.
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