Pointer and Result

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 phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
  • usage: "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
  • synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot
• A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem.
  • usage: "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"
  • synonyms: solution, answer, resolution, solvent
• Something that results.
  • usage: "he listened for the results on the radio"
  • synonyms: resultant, final result, outcome, termination
• The semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause.
  • synonyms: resultant role

verb

• Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end.
  • usage: "result in tragedy"
  • synonyms: ensue
• Have as a result or residue.
  • usage: "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
  • synonyms: leave, lead
• Come about or follow as a consequence.
  • usage: "nothing will result from this meeting"

• (n.) That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect; as, the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation.
• (v.i.) To leap back; to rebound.
• (v.i.) To come out or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences; -- followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil.
• (n.) The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
• (n.) A flying back; resilience.
• (v.i.) To proceed, spring or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.