Meaning of the word pinpointing in English

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pinpointing

US /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ/

Noun

the action of identifying or discovering precisely the exact location, nature, or cause of something

Example:
The detective's careful investigation led to the pinpointing of the suspect's hideout.
Effective problem-solving often requires accurate pinpointing of the root cause.
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