Pointer and Indication

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

• Something that serves to indicate or suggest.
  • usage: "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"
  • synonyms: indicant
• The act of indicating or pointing out by name.
  • synonyms: denotation
• Medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure. (
  • usage: "the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics"
• Something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary.
  • usage: "there were indications that it was time to leave"
• A datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument.
  • usage: "he could not believe the meter reading"; "the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm"
  • synonyms: reading, meter reading

• (n.) Explanation; display.
• (n.) Act of pointing out or indicating.
• (n.) Discovery made; information.
• (n.) Any symptom or occurrence in a disease, which serves to direct to suitable remedies.
• (n.) That which serves to indicate or point out; mark; token; sign; symptom; evidence.

(1) Notice given by a dealer (through Autex) or customer of an interest in buying or selling stock, sometimes including specific volume and price; (2) approximation of where a specialist sees buy and sell interest to tighten the range to an opening price.