pointer

noun
UK: /ˈpɔɪntər/
US: /ˈpɔɪntər/

  1. A long, thin stick used to point at things on a map or board.

    1. The teacher used a pointer to show the countries to the class.
    2. During the presentation, she used a laser pointer to highlight key data points on the graph.

  2. A sign that shows the direction to something.

    1. A pointer indicated the way to the museum entrance.
    2. The road sign with the arrow acted as a pointer, guiding us towards the correct highway.

  3. In computer science, a variable that stores the memory address of another variable.

    1. The program uses a pointer to access the data in memory.
    2. Understanding how a pointer works is crucial for efficient memory management in C++ programming.

  4. A breed of dog trained to stand still and point its nose towards game.

    1. The hunter had a pointer to help find birds.
    2. His English pointer is an excellent hunting dog, always alert and ready to track game in the fields.

Synonyms

indicator guide arrow denotation hint suggestion
pointer verb

  1. To direct attention to something by pointing.

    1. He will pointer to the right spot for us.
    2. The guide will pointer out the historical significance of each monument along the tour route.

  2. To serve as an indication or sign of something.

    1. The latest sales figures pointer to a decline.
    2. All the available evidence appears to pointer towards a single, unavoidable conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pointer" in English means: A long, thin stick used to point at things on a map or board., A sign that shows the direction to something., In computer science, a variable that stores the memory address of another variable., A breed of dog trained to stand still and point its nose towards game..

The phonetic transcription of "pointer" is /ˈpɔɪntər/ in British English and /ˈpɔɪntər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pointer": indicator, guide, arrow, denotation, hint, suggestion.

Example usage of "pointer": "The teacher used a pointer to show the countries to the class.". More examples on the page.