pointer

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a mark to indicate a direction or relation
  2. noun an indicator as on a dial
  3. noun (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions

Etymology

From point + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4).

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