1. the act of identifying or locating something exactly
Usage: gerund form

1. identifying or locating something exactly
Usage: present participle of pinpoint

Examples

• The detective is pinpointing the exact time of the crime.
• Scientists are pinpointing the source of the contamination.
• The GPS system is pinpointing our location on the map.
• Pinpointing the problem took several hours of investigation.
• The team succeeded in pinpointing the cause of the equipment failure.
• Accurate pinpointing of the target is essential for the mission.
• She’s pinpointing which students need extra help with math.