zero in on
phrasal verb
zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on
1
: to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)
Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.
2
: to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something)
The gunner zeroed in on the target.
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To that end, zero in on these three essential components: activation, mobility and strength.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Of course, the beauty editor in us couldn’t help but zero in on the pedicure before anything else.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 May 2025
On Wednesday’s first-quarter earnings call, Wall Street zeroed in on Nvidia’s obvious weak spot: China.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 29 May 2025
However, in the aftermath of defeat, the club showed no public signs of introspection and instead zeroed in on a refereeing mistake that denied the Villains a goal.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Of course, the beauty editor in us couldn’t help but zero in on the pedicure before anything else.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 May 2025
On Wednesday’s first-quarter earnings call, Wall Street zeroed in on Nvidia’s obvious weak spot: China.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 29 May 2025
However, in the aftermath of defeat, the club showed no public signs of introspection and instead zeroed in on a refereeing mistake that denied the Villains a goal.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“Zero in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20in%20on. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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