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pointer

noun

  • A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • 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.
  • A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
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  • (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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
view

noun

  • A way of regarding situations or topics etc..
    • usage: "consider what follows from the positivist view"
  • The visual percept of a region.
    • usage: "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
  • The act of looking or seeing or observing.
    • usage: "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited"
  • The range of the eye.
    • usage: "they were soon out of view"
  • A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.
    • usage: "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti"
  • A message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.
    • usage: "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
  • Purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'.
    • usage: "he took the computer with a view to pawning it"
  • Graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept.
    • usage: "he painted scenes from everyday life"; "figure 2 shows photographic and schematic views of the equipment"
  • The range of interest or activity that can be anticipated.
    • usage: "It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge"
  • Outward appearance.
    • usage: "they look the same in outward view"

verb

  • Deem to be.
    • usage: "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"
  • Look at carefully; study mentally.
    • usage: "view a problem"
  • See or watch.
    • usage: "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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