pinpointing

verb

present participle of pinpoint
1
as in identifying
to find out or establish the identity of pinpointed the culprit by tracking calls from his cell phone

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2
as in aiming
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal publishers like to be able to pinpoint publicity efforts where they will have the most effect

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Recent Examples of pinpointing Experts note that national violent crime rates have been declining since 2022, and pinpointing an exact reason is difficult. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Utilizing tools like journaling can aid in pinpointing dissatisfaction. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Many food safety experts feel that these detections were the nearest anyone has come to pinpointing the source of an outbreak. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Cyclosporiasis has for decades flared in the United States during summer, which has made pinpointing where cases are truly elevated this year difficult business. — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 Mixing speeds, pinpointing his location and being aggressive in the strike zone, Martinez doesn’t overwhelm hitters, but his numbers tell a different story. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Recognizing and pinpointing where these beliefs came from, which may include negative messages from society or your family, is an important first step. — Christina Balderrama-Durbin, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 Jeremy Doku tried his best, but otherwise Belgium looked pretty ordinary — at least in terms of pinpointing teams that can go far in this competition — when claiming a 1-1 draw against the North Africans. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2026 But the streamer seems more focused on pinpointing content that will resonate with its subscribers than crossing the aisle. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpointing
  1. identifying
  2. aiming
  3. finding
  4. casting
Verb
  • Heritage Auctions said experts compared distinctive characteristics on the ball, including visible marks and other identifying details, with photographs from the England match and images of other Adidas Azteca balls used during the 1986 World Cup.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The prime minister of the Nordic country posted a screen shot of the plastic surgeon’s offer on Instagram but without identifying him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • The 138-foot flagship, known as the GX40, is aiming to set a new standard for eco-conscious cruising in the sector.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In signing Premier League players, De Zerbi and the club are aiming to minimise risk and ensure the team hits the ground running for the 2026-27 campaign after consecutive 17th-place finishes.
    — Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • The Mexican navy searched a vast area of the Pacific Ocean by sea and air, eventually finding the two men floating in a large fishing cooler about 150 miles off the coast of Chiapas, a southern state in Mexico that borders Guatemala.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Officers reported allegedly finding live ammunition hidden in a sock in her dresser, a digital scale, more than 100 plastic baggies, text messages appearing to show drug sales, and $4,121 in cash.
    — Julie Watts August 20, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of finding
Verb
  • Good writing can't hide a company trying to be all things to all people or one casting a wide net out of fear.
    — Andrew Kokes, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Deadline was first with the news in April that Hercule was in the works, and then the Bluemel casting in June.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of casting

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“Pinpointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpointing. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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