pinpointingn.
/ˈpɪnpɔɪntɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪn(t)ɪŋ/ The action of targeting or locating precisely.
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the world > space > place > position or situation > [noun] > ascertaining or determining position of anything > with precision
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > freedom from error, correctness > exactness, accuracy, precision > [noun] > act of locating precisely
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1920 Flight 12 374/2 Practical demonstration of principles learnt in Ground work:—(1) Flight by map alone; (2) Flight by compass alone on pre-determined course and time, turning point to be indicated—pin pointing.
1954 J. Corbett Temple Tiger 158 Pin-pointing, that is, fixing the exact direction and distance of all sounds heard, is a jungle accomplishment which I have reduced to a fine art.
1978 J. Wainwright Ripple of Murders 53 It was..necessary to..let him know that he could be pin-pointed in King Street..if such pin-pointing became necessary.
2001 Sunday Times 23 Sept. i. 1/1 The SAS men on the ground are communicating with commanders via RAF Nimrods..helping avoid either interception or pinpointing by the enemy.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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