pointer
noun
Simple meaning
An icon that indicates the position of the pointing device, such as a mouse.
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ˈpɔɪntɚ
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Definition
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noun
Anything that points or is used for pointing.
chiefly in the plural
A tip, a bit of advice.
graphical user interface
An icon that indicates the position of the pointing device, such as a mouse.
One who points.
A needlelike component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
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- “The teacher used a pointer to highlight important information on the board.”
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Sense: anything that points or is used for pointing
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