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pointer

 

[ หˆpษ”ษชntษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A variable that stores the memory address of another variable. Pointers are commonly used in low-level programming languages like C and C++ to manage memory efficiently.

Synonyms

address, reference

Examples of usage

  • In C programming, pointers are used to manipulate memory directly.
  • The use of pointers can lead to more efficient memory usage in certain applications.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A small stick or rod used for pointing or indicating direction.

Synonyms

rod, stick

Examples of usage

  • He used a pointer to show the location on the map.
  • The teacher used a pointer to highlight important information on the board.
Context #3 | Noun

animals

A hunting dog trained to point to the location of game birds.

Synonyms

bird dog, retriever

Examples of usage

  • The pointer alerted the hunter to the presence of a pheasant nearby.
  • Pointers are known for their keen sense of smell and ability to locate birds.

Translations

Translations of the word "pointer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ponteiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคšเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zeiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penunjuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบะฐะทั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wskaลบnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pointeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puntero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸaretรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์ธํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukazatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukazovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡้’ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kazalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bendill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฑัา›ะฐา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถstษ™rici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puntero

Etymology

The word 'pointer' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the verb 'point'. It initially referred to a person or thing that points. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, from indicating direction with a stick to guiding hunting dogs. In the realm of computer programming, the concept of pointers emerged to facilitate memory management and efficiency in data manipulation.

See also: counterpoint, midpoint, pinpoint, point, pointed, pointedly, pointers, pointillism, pointillize, pointing, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, points, unpointed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,238, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.