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pointer

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pointer /ˈpoɪntɚ/ noun
plural pointers
pointer
/ˈpoɪntɚ/
noun
plural pointers
Britannica Dictionary definition of POINTER
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: a useful suggestion about how to do or understand something better
British : a sign that shows the condition or existence of something : indicator
: a thin stick that a person uses to show people where to look on a screen, map, etc.
computers : a small object (such as an arrow or cursor) that is moved on a computer screen by a mouse and that is used to make selections or change where work is being done
: a large dog that has long ears and short hair and that is trained to work with hunters by finding and pointing toward hunted animals with its head and body