pointer in English dictionary

  • pointer

    Meanings and definitions of "pointer"

    • Anything that points or is used for pointing.
    • A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
    • A breed of hunting dog.
    • (programming) A variable which holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
    • (computing) An icon that indicates the position of the mouse; a cursor.
    • A tip, a bit of advice (usually plural.)
    • noun
      Anything that points or is used for pointing.
    • noun
      A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
    • noun
      A breed of hunting dog.
    • noun
      (programming)
      A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
    • noun
      (computing)
      An icon that indicates the position of the mouse; a cursor.
    • noun
      A tip, a bit of advice (usually plural.)
    • noun
      (in combinations)
      Something worth a given number of points.
    • A graphical image displayed on the screen that indicates the location of a pointing device.
    • A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
    • A variable which holds the address of a memory location where, presumeably, a value is stored.
    • anything that points or is used for pointing
    • of a timepiece or measuring device
    • dog
    • computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable
    • compass needle (cursor)
    • noun
      an indicator as on a dial
    • noun
      a mark to indicate a direction or relation
    • noun
      a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
    • noun
      (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

    Synonyms of "pointer" in English dictionary

    sporting dog, gun dog, Spanish pointer are the top synonyms of "pointer" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of pointer

    • pointer ( plural  pointers)
    • pointer (plural pointers)
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