POINTER Definition & Meaning

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pointer

[ poin-ter ]

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noun

a person or thing that points none.
a long, tapering stick used by teachers, lecturers, etc., in pointing things out on a map, blackboard, or the like.
the hand on a watch dial, clock face, scale, etc.
Military. the member of an artillery crew who aims the weapon.
one of a breed of short-haired hunting dogs trained to point game.
a piece of advice, especially on how to succeed in a specific area:
The food expert gave some good pointers on making better salads.
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Computers.
1. an identifier giving the location in storage of something of interest, as a data item, table, or subroutine.
2. a moveable icon in a graphical user interface, as an arrow, that marks the user’s location in the interface relative to areas of the screen where user input is possible. cursor ( def 1 ).
Pointers, Astronomy. the two outer stars of the Big Dipper that lie on a line that passes very near Polaris and are used for finding it.

pointer

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noun

a person or thing that points
an indicator on a measuring instrument
a long rod or cane used by a lecturer to point to parts of a map, blackboard, etc
one of a breed of large swift smooth-coated dogs, usually white with black, liver, or lemon markings: when on shooting expeditions it points to the bird with its nose, body, and tail in a straight line
a helpful piece of information or advice

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Origin of pointer¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; point none + -er ¹none

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It hands Trump the laser pointer while we play the cats.

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Sophia could no longer move her whole hand, but she could still tap with her right pointer finger.

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Authorities found a black cylindrical laser pointer in the front yard of the property, and identified it as the device aimed at officers.

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The Golden Globes have been through controversy in recent years but remain the first major awards in the film calendar, and provide pointers for who could do well at next year's Oscars.

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She continued: “He wears a ring on his pointer finger. It creeps me out.”

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