cursor
noun
Simple meaning
A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kurserSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɝsɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
graphical user interface
A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.
computing
An indicator, often a blinking line or bar, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place.
A part of any of several scientific or measuring instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: (graphical user interface) A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.
Used this way, cursor is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use cursor
- “Move the cursor to the text box and then begin typing your message.”
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Sense: moving icon or other representation
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