pointer
[noun]
Synonyms:
- hint, advice, caution, information, recommendation, suggestion, tip
- indicator, guide, hand, needle

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

point‧er /ˈpɔɪntə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
[Word Family: noun: point, pointer, pointlessness; adjective: pointed, pointy, pointless; adverb: pointlessly, pointedly; verb: point]

1. ADVICE a useful piece of advice or information that helps you to do or understand something Synonym : tip
pointer on
Ralph gave me some pointers on my golf swing.
practical/useful/helpful pointers
a few useful pointers about using the technique

2. SIGN British English something that shows how a situation is developing, or is a sign of what might happen in the future Synonym : indicator
pointer to
an encouraging pointer to an improvement in the economy
The local elections were seen as a pointer to the general elections.

3. COMPUTER the small symbol, usually an arrow, that you move using a computer’s mouse to point to the place on the screen where you want to work, start a program etc:
Position the mouse pointer and click.

4. STICK a long stick used to point at things on a map, board etc

5. SHOWS NUMBER/DIRECTION ETC a thin piece of metal that points to a number or direction on a piece of equipment, for example on a measuring instrument:
The pointer was between 35 and 40 pounds.

6. DOG a hunting dog that stands very still and points with its nose to where birds or animals are hiding

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

pointer
noun
I. advice/indications
ADJ. good, important | clear, obvious | practical, useful
VERB + POINTER give (sb), provide (sb with)
PREP. ~ for The examiners comments include pointers for future study.
~ to His symptoms gave no obvious pointer to a possible diagnosis.
~ towards pointers towards a new political agenda
PHRASES a pointer to the future

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

pointer
II. sth used for pointing
ADJ. mouse Move the mouse pointer to the menu bar.
light A light pointer is often useful with a slide projector.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲