pinpoint
word
/ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
/pˈɪnpɔɪnt/
Definition
To find or show the exact location, cause, or details of something. It can be used literally (for locations) or figuratively (for identifying problems or reasons).
Usage & Nuances
'Pinpoint' is a slightly formal word, often used in problem-solving or technical contexts. Common collocations: 'pinpoint the cause', 'pinpoint the location', 'difficult to pinpoint'. Not usually used for casual situations.
Spanish: identificar exactamente - precisarPortuguese (BR): identificar exatamente - localizar com precisãoPortuguese (PT): identificar exatamente - localizar com precisãoChinese (Simplified): 精确定位 - 准确指出Chinese (Traditional): 精確定位 - 精準指出Hindi: सटीक पहचानना - बिल्कुल निर्धारित करनाArabic: تحديد بدقة - تعيين بدقةBengali: সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে নির্ধারণ করা - নির্ভুলভাবে চিহ্নিত করাRussian: точно определить - установитьJapanese: 特定する - 正確に突き止めるVietnamese: xác định chính xácKorean: 정확히 찾아내다 - 정확히 밝히다Turkish: tam olarak belirlemek - kesin olarak saptamakUrdu: ٹھیک سے معلوم کرنا - درست نشاندہی کرناIndonesian: menentukan secara tepat - mengidentifikasi dengan tepat
Example Sentences
Can you pinpoint the problem with my phone?
basic
The police tried to pinpoint his location.
basic
Doctors could not pinpoint the cause of her pain.
basic
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where the noise is coming from.
natural
They were able to pinpoint the exact time the fire started.
natural
If you can’t pinpoint what’s wrong, try asking for help.
natural