Pointer and Response

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 result.
  • usage: "this situation developed in response to events in Africa"
• A bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent.
  • usage: "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age"
  • synonyms: reaction
• A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation.
  • usage: "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
  • synonyms: answer, reply
• The manner in which something is greeted.
  • usage: "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
  • synonyms: reception
• A phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister.
• The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange.
  • usage: "he growled his reply"
  • synonyms: reply
• The manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals. .

• (n.) A kind of anthem sung after the lessons of matins and some other parts of the office.
• (n.) An answer or reply.
• (n.) The act of responding.
• (n.) The answer of the people or congregation to the priest or clergyman, in the litany and other parts of divine service.
• (n.) A repetition of the given subject in a fugue by another part on the fifth above or fourth below.
• (n.) Reply to an objection in formal disputation.

Response is the change in value of the average in response to the impulse.