locate vs pinpoint
pinpoint vs locatelocate is not a noun while pinpoint is a noun.
locate and pinpoint both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| locate | No | No | Yes | No |
| pinpoint | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
pinpoint is a hyponym of
locate; that is, pinpoint is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
locate:
- locate: discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
- pinpoint: locate exactly
| locate (noun) | pinpoint (noun) |
|---|---|
| the sharp point of a pin | |
| a very small spot | |
| a very brief moment |
| locate (verb) | pinpoint (verb) |
|---|---|
| take up residence and become established | locate exactly |
| discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining | |
| assign a location to | |
| determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey |
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