Pointer and Formula

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 group of symbols that make a mathematical statement.
  • synonyms: expression
• Directions for making something.
  • synonyms: recipe
• A conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle.
• A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements.
  • synonyms: chemical formula
• Something regarded as a normative example.
  • usage: "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"
  • synonyms: convention, normal, pattern, rule
• A liquid food for infants.
• Mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems. (
  • usage: "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"
  • synonyms: rule

• (n.) A prescription or recipe for the preparation of a medicinal compound.
• (n.) A rule or principle expressed in algebraic language; as, the binominal formula.
• (n.) A symbolic expression (by means of letters, figures, etc.) of the constituents or constitution of a compound.
• (n.) A written confession of faith; a formal statement of foctrines.
• (n.) A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged or said.

FORMULA is a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems.