Pointer | Mean of pointer in English Dictionary
/ˈpoɪntɚ/
- Noun
- a useful suggestion about how to do or understand something better
- She got some pointers [=hints, tips] about the use of commas.
- Let me give you a few pointers on managing a successful business.
- a sign that shows the condition or existence of something
- The latest data gives a pointer to the economy's overall growth.
- This may be a pointer to a very serious problem.
- a thin stick that a person uses to show people where to look on a screen, map, etc.
- 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
