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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPointer
/ˈpɔɪn.tər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing that points, especially a device used to indicate a position or direction.
"The teacher used a pointer to highlight important information on the board." - 2
In computing, a variable that holds the memory address of another variable.
"The programmer used a pointer to access the data stored in memory."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pointer' originates from the Middle English term 'poynter', derived from the Old French 'poindre', meaning 'to point'. The evolution of the term reflects its usage in various contexts, including navigation and computing, where it signifies an indicator or a device that directs attention.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pointer" is said worldwide
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Indicateur
Transliteration: ɛ̃.di.ka.tœʁ
"Le professeur a utilisé un indicateur pour montrer les points importants."
Zeiger
Transliteration: ˈtsaɪ̯ɡɐ
"Der Lehrer benutzte einen Zeiger, um wichtige Informationen hervorzuheben."
Indicatore
Transliteration: in.di.ka.tore
"L'insegnante ha usato un indicatore per evidenziare informazioni importanti."
Indicador
Transliteration: in.di.ka.dor
"El profesor utilizó un indicador para señalar información importante."
Indicador
Transliteration: in.di.ca.dor
"O professor usou um indicador para destacar informações importantes."
संकेतक
Transliteration: sanketak
"शिक्षक ने महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी को दिखाने के लिए संकेतक का उपयोग किया।"
指示器
Transliteration: zhǐshìqì
"老师使用指示器来突出重要信息。"
지시기
Transliteration: jisi-gi
"선생님은 중요한 정보를 강조하기 위해 지시기를 사용했습니다."
ポインター
Transliteration: pointā
"教師は重要な情報を強調するためにポインターを使用しました。"
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