Pointer and Observation

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

• The act of making and recording a measurement.
• The act of observing; taking a patient look.
  • synonyms: observance, watching
• A remark expressing careful consideration.
  • synonyms: reflection, reflexion
• Facts learned by observing.
  • usage: "he reported his observations to the mayor"
• The act of noticing or paying attention.
  • usage: "he escaped the notice of the police"
  • synonyms: notice, observance

• (n.) The information so acquired.
• (n.) The result of an act or of acts, of observing; view; reflection; conclusion; judgment.
• (n.) The act of recognizing and noting some fact or occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona or the structure of an animal.
• Specifically, the act of measuring, with suitable instruments, some magnitude, as the time of an occultation, with a clock; the right ascension of a star, with a transit instrument and clock; the sun's altitude or the distance of the moon from a star, with a sextant; the temperature, with a thermometer, etc.
• (n.) Hence: An expression of an opinion or judgment upon what one has observed; a remark.
• (n.) The act or the faculty of observing or taking notice; the act of seeing or of fixing the mind upon, anything.
• (n.) Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.