Pointer and Solution

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 homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution.
  • usage: "he used a solution of peroxide and water"
• 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: answer, result, resolution, solvent
• A method for solving a problem.
  • usage: "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"
• The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation.
  • synonyms: root
• The successful action of solving a problem.
  • usage: "the solution took three hours"

• (n.) The state of being dissolved or disintegrated; resolution; disintegration.
• (n.) The act or process by which a body (whether solid, liquid or gaseous) is absorbed into a liquid, and, remaining or becoming fluid, is diffused throughout the solvent; also, the product reulting from such absorption.
• (n.) The act of solving or the state of being solved; the disentanglement of any intricate problem or difficult question; explanation; clearing up; -- used especially in mathematics, either of the process of solving an equation or problem or the result of the process.
• (n.) A crisis.
• (n.) The act of separating the parts of any body or the condition of undergoing a separation of parts; disruption; breach.
• (n.) release; deliverance; discharge.
• (n.) A liquid medicine or preparation (usually aqueous) in which the solid ingredients are wholly soluble.
• (n.) The termination of a disease; resolution.