Cursor: meaning, definitions and examples

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cursor

 

[ หˆkษœหrsษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer interface

A cursor is a movable indicator on a computer screen that shows a user's position for input. It is primarily used in graphical user interfaces to facilitate the selection of objects or input of text.

Synonyms

caret, indicator, pointer

Examples of usage

  • The cursor changes shape when hovering over a hyperlink.
  • She used the cursor to select text in the document.
  • He moved the cursor to click the 'Save' button.
  • The cursor blinks to indicate where the next character will appear.
Context #2 | Noun

database

In databases, a cursor is a database object used to retrieve, manipulate, and navigate through a result set one row at a time. This allows for more controlled operations on data compared to bulk operations.

Synonyms

iterator, pointer

Examples of usage

  • The developer used a cursor to loop through the records.
  • Using a cursor helps to fetch rows sequentially.
  • The SQL query returns results that can be managed with a cursor.

Translations

Translations of the word "cursor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cursor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเฅเคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cursor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kursor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ัะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kursor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใ‚ฝใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท curseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cursor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท imleรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปค์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurzor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kurzor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰ๆ ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kurzor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรบsar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัะตั‚ะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kursรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cursor

Etymology

The word 'cursor' originates from the Latin word 'cursorius,' which means 'runner' or 'to run.' In the context of computing, the term began to be used in the late 20th century as computers became more interactive and user-friendly. The initial use referred to a graphical representation of a position indicator on the screen that moved in response to user inputs, such as keyboard or mouse actions. As technology evolved, so did the functionality and appearance of cursors, adapting to various applications from text editing to gaming. Today, the term encompasses a wide range of indicators, including traditional arrows, I-beams for text, and specialized cursors for various software applications.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,126, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.