Pointer and Alerting

noun

• A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • synonyms: arrow
• An indicator as on a dial.
• Computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
  • synonyms: cursor
• A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • synonyms: Spanish pointer

• (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
• (n.) One who or that which, points.
• (n.) The hand of a timepiece.
• (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
• (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

noun

• A state of readiness to respond.
  • usage: "alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the EEG"
  • synonyms: alertness
• A warning serves to make you more alert to danger.
  • synonyms: alert

verb

• Warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness.
  • usage: "The empty house alarmed him"; "We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries"
  • synonyms: alarm, alert