Curser Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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curser

[ˈkɜːrsər ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A cursor is a small blinking line or block on a computer screen that shows where the next character will be inserted.

Synonyms

indicator, marker, pointer.

Examples of usage

  • The cursor on the screen was blinking rapidly.
  • Move the cursor to the end of the line and press Enter.
Context #2 | Noun

database management

In database management, a cursor is a database object used to retrieve, insert, and update data records one at a time.

Synonyms

data fetcher, database pointer.

Examples of usage

  • The database cursor allows for sequential processing of records.
  • The cursor was used to navigate through the query results.

Translations

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Origin of 'curser'

The word 'cursor' comes from the Latin word 'cursor', which means 'runner'. Originally, a cursor referred to a movable indicator on a computer screen in the 1960s. Over time, its usage expanded to include database management systems, where it represents a tool for navigating and manipulating data.


See also: accursed, curse, cursed, cursing.