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    pointer
    /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 indicatorneedlearrowhand
    • 2. a dog of a breed that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it.

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  2. POINTER definition: 1. something that is used for pointing at things, such as a long, thin stick that you hold to…. Learn more.

  3. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word pointer, from a star in the sky to a computer memory address. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

  4. 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)

  5. 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.

  6. Learn the meaning and usage of the word pointer in different contexts, such as a stick, a dog, a hint, or a computer term. See synonyms, pronunciation, and sentences with pointer.

  7. 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. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  8. A pointer is something that directs, indicates, or points, such as a stick, a laser, a dog, or a computer symbol. Learn the different meanings and uses of pointer from various sources and dictionaries.

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