Definition Synonyms
Definition of pointer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
indicatorobject used to indicate direction or position
- The teacher used a pointer to highlight the map.
2.
computerTECH. icon showing the position of a mouse on screenTECH.
- Move the pointer to select the file.
3.
technologyTECH. variable storing a memory address in programmingTECH.
- The pointer points to the data's memory location.
4.
measurementTECH. needle on a measuring device showing readingsTECH.
- The pointer on the scale showed 50 kilograms.
5.
adviceRare hint or brief suggestionRare
- He gave me a helpful pointer for solving the puzzle..
6.
hunting dogRare dog breed trained to locate gameRare
- The pointer found the hidden birds quickly.
Images of pointer
object used to indicate direction or position 
icon showing the position of a mouse on screen 
needle on a measuring device showing readings 
dog breed trained to locate game
Expressions with pointer
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small device emitting a light beam for pointing or playing
He used the laser pointer to play with his cat.
crucial soccer match affecting league standings
The upcoming game is a six-pointer for both teams.
the finger next to the thumb
She pointed at the map with her pointer finger.
symbol on a computer screen that shows where the mouse is pointing
Move the mouse pointer over the button and click to open it.
graphical elements used to interact with a computer
The software uses windows, icons, menus, pointer for navigation.
Origin of pointer
French, pointer (to point)
Terms with pointer included in their meaning
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graphical user interface
movable icon showing pointer device position
technology
move a mouse pointer over a screen element
technology
substitute an address or pointer to a new location
clock part
pointer on a clock or watch indicating time
technology
pointer or path used by software to locate a stored file
documentation
pointer inside the same document leading readers to related information
computer hardware
hardware letting users control pointer or input spatial data on computers
acr: three-pointer
shot made from beyond the three-point line
computing
pointer in a database index
abr: three-pointer
basketball shot made from beyond the three-point line
instrument movement
movement of a pointer from its zero position
technology
access the value pointed to by a pointer
technology
act of accessing a value via a pointer
technology
related to accessing a value via a pointer
teaching tool
stick or pointer for directing attention during reading or teaching
acr: German Shorthaired Pointer
breed of dog known for hunting
acr: null pointer exception
error when a program tries to use a null object
abr: pointer
variable that stores the address of another value
sports
three-pointer in basketball
acr: Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer
computer interface using pictures and menus for navigation
acr: window, icon, menu, pointer
parts of a computer interface
Examples of pointer in a sentence
He used a pointer to direct attention to the chart. The pointer changed shape when hovering over links. Adjust the pointer speed in the settings menu. The programmer debugged the pointer error. Pointers are crucial in C programming. The pointer on the thermometer indicated a high fever.
As the car accelerated, the pointer moved to the red zone. She offered a pointer on how to improve my resume. The coach gave the players a few pointers before the game. The pointer was essential for the hunting expedition. Trained pointers are highly valued by hunters.
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- French:pointeur, curseur, ...
- German:Zeigestab, Mauszeiger, ...
- Italian:puntatore, lancetta, ...
- Spanish:apuntador, cursor, ...
- Portuguese:indicador, cursor, ...
- Chinese:指示棒, 光标, ...
- Japanese:ポインター, ポインタ, ...
- Arabic:مُؤَشِّر, مُعَرِّف عُنوان, ...
- Hebrew:מַצְבִּיעַ, סַמָּן, ...
- Russian:указка, курсор, ...
- Ukrainian:вказівка, вказівник, ...
- Hindi:संकेतक, पॉइंटर, ...
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