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Advice or information, especially that which is given formally
“Ewolo gave me a pointer on how I should call out to get someone's attention, because sometimes she failed to hear my voice from afar.”
Considerations that can be used to support one's case in debate
Plural for a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to indicate a figure or position
“A scale and pointer indicated the relative angle.”
Plural for an icon or indicator that indicates the position of the pointing device
“Drawing is done by moving the pointer on the screen with the pointing device.”
Plural for a rod, typically used for pointing at something (or someone)
“He tapped a spot on the map with the rubber tip of his pointer where the synthetic oil refinery was located.”
Plural for a device that emits a beam of light to highlight items of interest at some distance
“He was using his laser pointer to trick Roger into thinking someone had a rifle aimed at his chest.”
Plural for a hint as to what might happen in the future
“There seems to have been only one small peccadillo, small enough at the time, but in retrospect, all too clear a pointer of what was to come.”
Plural for a plan, or set of actions proposed or used to solve a problem
Plural for a finger or thumb
Plural for a reactionary response to a product, service, or task
Plural for something, usually a book, that explains the basics of a subject or that provides directions
Plural for a computing input device that moves a pointer on a graphical display
Plural for a useful suggestion or indication, guiding toward a solution or understanding
Plural for a dog, especially of a breed with a good sense of smell
Plural for a feeling that something, often of an undesirable nature, is about to happen
Plural for someone who discovers or locates a thing, or is attempting to
Plural for something or someone which provides assistance with a task
Plural for any slender, pointed object resembling a needle
Plural for a single item or detail in an extended discussion, list, or text
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