1. to discover or explain exactly the real facts about something or the cause of a problem:
It’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of the accident.
pinpoint what/how/why etc
They need to pinpoint exactly what skills are necessary.
2. to find or show the exact position of something:
Rescue teams have now pinpointed the location of the ship.
1. a very small area or ↑dot of something
pinpoint of
tiny pinpoints of light
2. with pinpoint accuracy very exactly:
The missiles can hit targets with pinpoint accuracy.