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- Dictionarypointer/ˈpɔɪntə/
noun
- 1. a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to indicate a figure or position: "if the pointer moves right, the wind is from the right" Similar
- 2. a dog of a breed that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it.
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POINTER definition: 1. something that is used for pointing at things, such as a long, thin stick that you hold to…. Learn more.
The meaning of POINTER is the two stars in the Big Dipper a line through which points to the North Star. How to use pointer in a sentence.
a helpful piece of advice or information: This booklet gives some useful pointers on what to expect when you arrive. something that shows you an existing or developing situation: The performance of the car industry is a (good) pointer to the general economic health of the country. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. pointer noun [C] (DOG)
a piece of advice, especially on how to succeed in a specific area: The food expert gave some good pointers on making better salads. Synonyms: caution, suggestion, hint, tip. Computers. an identifier giving the location in storage of something of interest, as a data item, table, or subroutine.
pointer. ( ˈpɔɪntə) n. 1. a person or thing that points. 2. (Mechanical Engineering) an indicator on a measuring instrument. 3. (Education) a long rod or cane used by a lecturer to point to parts of a map, blackboard, etc.
pointer (to something) a sign that something exists; a sign that shows how something may develop in the future. The surge in car sales was regarded as an encouraging pointer to an improvement in the economy. His symptoms gave no obvious pointer to a possible diagnosis.
A pointer is a piece of advice or information which helps you to understand a situation or to find a way of making progress.
