pinpoint
UK: ˈpɪnpɔɪnt | US: ˈpɪnpɔɪnt
vt. to locate or identify with extreme precision
n. an extremely small or precise point
adj. extremely precise or accurate
The word "pinpoint" combines "pin" (from Old English pinn, meaning a small, sharp object) and "point" (from Latin punctum, meaning a sharp tip or precise location). Originally used literally to describe the tiny mark made by a pin, it evolved metaphorically to emphasize extreme precision in locating or describing something. The logic mirrors the physical act of marking a tiny spot with a pin—highlighting accuracy and minute detail.
The detective pinpointed the exact time of the crime using security footage.
The scientist used a laser to pinpoint the target.
Her report provided a pinpoint analysis of the market trends.
The GPS can pinpoint your location within a meter.
He has a pinpoint memory for historical dates.