pinpoints 1 of 2

verb

Definition of pinpointsnext
present tense third-person singular of pinpoint
1
as in identifies
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 aims
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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pinpoints

2 of 2

noun

plural of pinpoint
as in tips

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  1. identifies
  2. tips
  3. casts
Verb
  • This proactive approach identifies risks and takes steps to mitigate them, reassuring organizations and controlling their data security efforts.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Brier identifies several key areas that businesses need to focus on to successfully integrate AI into their operations.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of identifies
Noun
  • Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash to provide tips to its crash investigation team.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Based on my experience leading a web design and digital marketing agency, here are my tips for identifying the keywords that can help customers find you.
    Anthony Savino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tips
Verb
  • Perhaps other cats do the same because the moonlight casts shadows on the walls of their home, Siracusa said.
    Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The ‘petals’ that make up this feature were inspired by the blue agave plant and casts a dramatic shadow around the bar to integrate light throughout the space.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of casts
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