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Definition pointer in American English

pointer noun

[countable] noun
/ˈpɔɪntər/
Example

Can you give me a few pointers on how to improve my writing?

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advice guidance recommendation
2

a long pole for pointing at something such as a map or picture

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line strip stick
2.1

a thin narrow piece of metal that points to a number on a measuring instrument

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anode cathode circuit
3

a dog used in hunting that points its nose at birds and small animals

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Afghan Alsatian basset
4

something that shows the development or progress of a situation

Example

The unemployment rate is a clear pointer to the state of the economy.

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evidence sign suggestion
Definition pointer in American English