How Do You Spell PINPOINT?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪnpɔ͡ɪnt] (IPA)

The word "pinpoint" is typically spelled with two separate syllables, using the IPA phonetic transcription of /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/. The first syllable, "pin," is pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "win." The second syllable, "point," is pronounced with a long "o" sound, as in "toe." The stress is on the second syllable, making it a "pinpoint" rather than a "pinpoint." This word is commonly used to describe something that is very precise or accurate.

PINPOINT Meaning and Definition

  1. Pinpoint, noun

    1. A precise or exact item, location, or detail that is specified or identified accurately, typically through careful examination, investigation, or measurement.

    Pinpoint, verb

    1. To identify, locate, or determine with exceptional accuracy, often by closely examining or investigating a subject or matter.

    2. To precisely pinpoint is to describe, mark, or indicate the precise or exact location, time, or detail of something, usually by means of a specific reference point, as with a pin or a scaled measurement.

    Pinpoint, adjective

    1. Pertaining to something that is precise, exact, or highly accurate in detail or location.

    Usage examples:

    - The scientist was able to pinpoint the exact location of the earthquake by analyzing seismic data from multiple sensors.

    - The detective's keen eye was able to pinpoint the subtle clue that unraveled the entire mystery.

    - The GPS technology allowed us to pinpoint our exact position on the map, ensuring we never got lost during the hiking trail.

    - The surgeon used innovative imaging techniques to pinpoint the tumor's location before the delicate operation.

    - The weather forecaster accurately pinpointed the time when the storm would hit the coastal region, providing valuable warning to residents.

    In summary, the term "pinpoint" encompasses the notions of precision, accuracy, and identifying something with exceptional detail or specific reference points. It can relate to both nouns and verbs, being used to describe a precise item or location while also referring to the act of identifying or determining with great accuracy.

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Etymology of PINPOINT

The word "pinpoint" can be traced back to the combination of two separate words: "pin" and "point".

The word "pin" has Old English origins and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "pina", meaning "pin" or "peg". In Old English, it was generally used to refer to a small, slender piece of metal or wood with a sharp point at one end and a head at the other.

The word "point" has its roots in Latin, deriving from the word "punctum", meaning "point" or "prick". It entered the English language through Old French, where it took the form of "pointe".

Plural form of PINPOINT is PINPOINTS

Conjugate verb Pinpoint

CONDITIONAL

I would pinpoint
you would pinpoint
he/she/it would pinpoint
we would pinpoint
they would pinpoint

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be pinpointing
you would be pinpointing
he/she/it would be pinpointing
we would be pinpointing
they would be pinpointing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pinpoint
you would have pinpoint
he/she/it would have pinpoint
we would have pinpoint
they would have pinpoint

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been pinpointing
you would have been pinpointing
he/she/it would have been pinpointing
we would have been pinpointing
they would have been pinpointing

FUTURE

I will pinpoint
you will pinpoint
he/she/it will pinpoint
we will pinpoint
they will pinpoint

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be pinpointing
you will be pinpointing
he/she/it will be pinpointing
we will be pinpointing
they will be pinpointing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pinpointed
you will have pinpointed
he/she/it will have pinpointed
we will have pinpointed
they will have pinpointed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pinpointing
you will have been pinpointing
he/she/it will have been pinpointing
we will have been pinpointing
they will have been pinpointing

IMPERATIVE

you pinpoint
we let´s pinpoint

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pinpoint

PAST

I pinpointed
you pinpointed
he/she/it pinpointed
we pinpointed
they pinpointed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pinpointing
you were pinpointing
he/she/it was pinpointing
we were pinpointing
they were pinpointing

PAST PARTICIPLE

pinpointed

PAST PERFECT

I had pinpointed
you had pinpointed
he/she/it had pinpointed
we had pinpointed
they had pinpointed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pinpointing
you had been pinpointing
he/she/it had been pinpointing
we had been pinpointing
they had been pinpointing

PRESENT

I pinpoint
you pinpoint
he/she/it pinpoints
we pinpoint
they pinpoint

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pinpointing
you are pinpointing
he/she/it is pinpointing
we are pinpointing
they are pinpointing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pinpointing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pinpointed
you have pinpointed
he/she/it has pinpointed
we have pinpointed
they have pinpointed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pinpointing
you have been pinpointing
he/she/it has been pinpointing
we have been pinpointing
they have been pinpointing
I would have pinpointed
we would have pinpointed
you would have pinpointed
he/she/it would have pinpointed
they would have pinpointed

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