POINTER Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word pointer. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for POINTER
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| reference | nounn | |||||||
noun • a remark that calls attention to something or someone • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage • an indicator that orients you generally • a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts • a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability • the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to • the act of referring or consulting • a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to • (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored • the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to verb • refer to | ||||||||
| guide | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone employed to conduct others • someone who shows the way by leading or advising • something that offers basic information or instruction • a model or standard for making comparisons • someone who can find paths through unexplored territory • a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something verb • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • take somebody somewhere • be a guiding or motivating force or drive • use as a guide • pass over, across, or through | ||||||||
| index | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number • a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time • a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself • an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed • the finger next to the thumb verb • list in an index • provide with an index • adjust through indexation | ||||||||
| indicator | nounn | |||||||
noun • a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time • a signal for attracting attention • a device for showing the operating condition of some system • (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction | ||||||||
| sign | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) • a public display of a message • any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message • structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted • (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided • (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease • having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) • an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come • a gesture that is part of a sign language • a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified • a character indicating a relation between quantities adjective satellite • used of the language of the deaf verb • mark with one's signature; write one's name (on) • approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation • be engaged by a written agreement • engage by written agreement • communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs • place signs, as along a road • communicate in sign language • make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate | ||||||||
| signal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message • any incitement to action • an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes adjective satellite • notably out of the ordinary verb • communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs • be a signal for or a symptom of | ||||||||
| cursor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| advice | nounn | |||||||
noun • a proposal for an appropriate course of action | ||||||||
| fescue | nounn | |||||||
noun • grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns | ||||||||
| hand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb • a hired laborer on a farm or ranch • something written by hand • ability • a position given by its location to the side of an object • the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time • one of two sides of an issue • a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece • a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses • a member of the crew of a ship • a card player in a game of bridge • a round of applause to signify approval • terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos) • physical assistance verb • place into the hands or custody of • guide or conduct or usher somewhere | ||||||||
| needle | nounn | |||||||
noun • the leaf of a conifer • a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument • a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) • a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record verb • annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism • prick with a needle | ||||||||
| arrow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mark to indicate a direction or relation • a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow | ||||||||
| spanish pointer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game | ||||||||
