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- [pin-point]
- /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
- /ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/
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- [pin-point]
- /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
Definitions of pinpointing word
- noun pinpointing the point of a pin. 1
- noun pinpointing a trifle; pinhead. 1
- noun pinpointing a tiny spot or sharp point. 1
- verb with object pinpointing to locate or describe exactly or precisely: to pinpoint the problem. 1
- adjective pinpointing exact; precise: pinpoint accuracy. 1
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Origin of pinpointing
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; pin + point
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Pinpointing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pinpointing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pinpointing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pinpointing
adjective pinpointing
- diagnostic — Diagnostic equipment, methods, or systems are used for discovering what is wrong with people who are ill or with things that do not work properly.
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