Pointer and Argument

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 fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true.
  • usage: "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"
  • synonyms: statement
• A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.
  • usage: "they were involved in a violent argument"
  • synonyms: controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, arguing
• A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal.
  • usage: "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
  • synonyms: argumentation, debate
• A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie.
  • usage: "the editor added the argument to the poem"
  • synonyms: literary argument
• Computer science. ( a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program)
  • synonyms: parameter
• A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable.
• A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning.
  • usage: "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
  • synonyms: argumentation, logical argument, line of reasoning, line

• (n.) The independent variable upon whose value that of a function depends.
• (n.) Proof; evidence.
• (n.) Matter for question; business in hand.
• (n.) A reason or reasons offered in proof, to induce belief or convince the mind; reasoning expressed in words; as, an argument about, concerning or regarding a proposition, for or in favor of it or against it.
• (n.) The quantity on which another quantity in a table depends; as, the altitude is the argument of the refraction.
• (n.) A process of reasoning or a controversy made up of rational proofs; argumentation; discussion; disputation.
• (n.) The subject matter of a discourse, writing or artistic representation; theme or topic; also, an abstract or summary, as of the contents of a book, chapter, poem.
• (v.i.) To make an argument; to argue.