pointer

point·er  (pointr)

n.

1. One that directs, indicates, or points.

2. A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument.

3. A long tapered stick for indicating objects, as on a chart or blackboard.

4. Any of a breed of hunting dogs that points game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots.

5.

a. A piece of advice; a suggestion.

b. A piece of indicative information: interest rates and other pointers in the economic forecast.

6. Computer Science A variable that holds the address of a core storage location.

7. Computer Science A symbol appearing on a display screen in a GUI that lets the user select a command by clicking with a pointing device or pressing the enter key when the pointer symbol is positioned on the appropriate button or icon.

8. Either of the two stars in the Big Dipper that are aligned so as to point to Polaris.

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pointer

Noun

1. something that is a helpful indicator of how a situation has arisen or may turn out: a significant pointer to the likely resumption of talks

2. an indicator on a measuring instrument

3. a long stick used by teachers, to point out particular features on a map, chart, etc.

4. a large smooth-coated gun dog

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pointer - a mark to indicate a direction or relation arrow mark - a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation); "his answer was just a punctuation mark" shaft - a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer point, head - a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer; "the point of the arrow was due north"
	2.	pointer - an indicator as on a dial hand - a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece; "the big hand counts the minutes" indicator - a device for showing the operating condition of some system electronic stylus, light pen - (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated needle - a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
	3.	pointer - (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions cursor indicator - a device for showing the operating condition of some system computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
	4.	pointer - a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game Spanish pointer gun dog, sporting dog - a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns German short-haired pointer - liver or liver-and-white hunting dog developed in Germany; 3/4 pointer and 1/4 bloodhound Hungarian pointer, vizsla - Hungarian hunting dog resembling the Weimaraner but having a rich deep red coat

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pointer

noun 1. hint, tip, suggestion, warning, recommendation, caution, piece of information, piece of advice

noun 2. indicator, hand, guide, needle, arrow

Translations

pointer [ˈpɔɪntəʳ] n (= stick) → puntero (= needle); aguja, indicador m (= clue); indicación f; pista (= advice); consejo

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pointer [ˈpɔɪntəʳ] point n (= stick) → baguette f (= needle); aiguille f (= dog); chien m d'arrêt (= clue); indication f (= advice); tuyau m

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pointer [ˈpɔɪntəʳ] point n (on chart, machine) → Zeiger m (fig) (= piece of information or advice); Hinweis m;

(stick) → Zeigestock m;

(dog) → Pointer m

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pointer [ˈpɔɪntəʳ] n (stick) → bacchetta;

(needle) → lancetta (= clue); indizio (= advice); consiglio;

(dog) → pointer m; cane m da punta