different between specify vs pinpoint

English

Etymology

From Old French specifier, especefier, or directly from Medieval Latin specific?, from specificus (“specific”).

Pronunciation

• (UK)IPA^(key): /?sp?s.?.fa?/
• (US)IPA^(key): /?sp?s.??fa?/
• Hyphenation: spe?ci?fy

Verb

specify (third-person singular simple present specifies, present participle specifying, simple past and past participle specified)

1. (transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
2. (transitive) To include in a specification.
3. (transitive) To bring about a specific result.
4. (intransitive, obsolete) To speak explicitly or in detail (often used with of).

Synonyms

• explicitize
• disambiguate

Derived terms

• above-specified

Related terms

• specifiable
• specific
• specification

Translations

English

Alternative forms

• pin-point

Etymology

From pin +? point.

Noun

pinpoint (plural pinpoints)

1. The point of a pin.

Translations

Adjective

pinpoint (comparative more pinpoint, superlative most pinpoint)

1. Extremely precise or specific, especially regarding location.

   The machine assembles parts at high speed and with pinpoint accuracy.

Translations

Verb

pinpoint (third-person singular simple present pinpoints, present participle pinpointing, simple past and past participle pinpointed)

1. (transitive) To identify or locate (someone or something) precisely or with great accuracy.

Translations

Anagrams

• nip point