Pinpoint (verb)

1. Identify or locate something exactly.
2. Give a very accurate description of something.

Origin:

Mid 16th century: from pin in the sense "nail" + point.

Examples:

1. The police were unable to pinpoint the location of the kidnappers.
2. It is hard to pinpoint the exact causes of the problem.
3. She could pinpoint the time of the accident to the minute.
4. The meteorologist was able to pinpoint the exact location of the storm.
5. The detective was able to pinpoint the suspect through CCTV footage.