Pointers: meaning, definitions and examples
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pointers
[ ˈpɔɪntərz ]
computer programming
Pointers in computer programming are variables that store the memory address of another variable. They are widely used in languages like C and C++ to manipulate memory and improve performance.
Synonyms
memory address, reference
Examples of usage
- In C programming, pointers are used to pass variables by reference.
- Pointers are essential for dynamic memory allocation in C++.
Translations
Translations of the word "pointers" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ponteiros
- indicadores
- dicas
🇮🇳 सूचक
- पॉइंटर्स
- संकेतक
🇩🇪 Zeiger
- Hinweise
- Indikatoren
🇮🇩 penunjuk
- petunjuk
- indikator
🇺🇦 вказівники
- поради
- індикатори
🇵🇱 wskaźniki
- wskazówki
- porady
🇯🇵 ポインタ
- 指示
- ヒント
🇫🇷 pointeurs
- indicateurs
- conseils
🇪🇸 pointers
- indicadores
- consejos
🇹🇷 işaretçiler
- göstergeler
- ipuçları
🇰🇷 포인터
- 지표
- 힌트
🇸🇦 المؤشرات
- المؤشرات
- النصائح
🇨🇿 ukazatele
- tipy
- indikátory
🇸🇰 ukazovatele
- tipy
- indikátory
🇨🇳 指针
- 指示器
- 提示
🇸🇮 kazalci
- nasveti
- indikatorji
🇮🇸 bendill
- vísbendingar
- vísar
🇰🇿 көрсеткіштер
- кеңестер
- индикаторлар
🇬🇪 ჩვენებები
- მითითებები
- ინდიკატორები
🇦🇿 göstəricilər
- göstərişlər
- göstəricilər
🇲🇽 indicadores
- consejos
- puntos
Word origin
The term 'pointer' originated in the late 17th century from the verb 'point,' which means to direct someone's gaze or attention toward something specific. Over time, it evolved to represent objects or signs that indicate or guide towards something. In the realm of computer programming, the concept of pointers emerged in the mid-20th century with the development of languages like C, where they became essential tools for manipulating memory and enhancing performance.
See also: counterpoint, midpoint, pinpoint, point, pointed, pointedly, pointer, pointillism, pointillize, pointing, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, points, unpointed.