pinpoint

• Nom désignant un point extrêmement petit ou précis, une petite tache, ou un moment très court dans le temps.

A noun referring to a very small or precise point, spot, or moment in time.

1. A very brief momentB2formal

   An extremely short or precise point in time.

   instant précis

   • The accident happened in a pinpoint of time.
   • He arrived at the pinpoint of the deadline.
   • The decision was made in a pinpoint of hesitation.

   Synonymesflashinstantjiffymomentsplit secondtricetwinkling

2. A very small spotB2formal

   A tiny, precise location or mark.

   point minuscule

   • The map showed the treasure's location as a pinpoint.
   • There was a pinpoint of light in the distance.
   • The artist added a pinpoint of color to the canvas.

   Synonymesdotfleckmoteparticlespeckspot

   Antonymesareaexpanseregion

3. The sharp point of a pinB2formal

   The extremely fine, sharp end of a pin.

   Pointe d'épingle

   • The pinpoint of the needle was barely visible.
   • He carefully touched the pinpoint to the fabric.
   • The pinpoint of the pin was too sharp to handle safely.

   Synonymespointtip

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déterminer ou de localiser quelque chose avec une grande précision, souvent après recherche ou analyse.

A verb used to indicate the act of locating or identifying something with great precision or accuracy.

1. Locate exactlyB2formal

   To find or identify the exact position or nature of something.

   localiser précisément

   • The rescue team pinpointed the hiker's location using GPS.
   • Scientists are trying to pinpoint the source of the outbreak.
   • She pinpointed the exact moment when the error occurred.

   Synonymesdetectdeterminefindidentifylocatespot

   Antonymeslosemisplacemissoverlook