1
a
Pointers plural
: the two stars in the Big Dipper a line through which points to the North Star
b
: one that points out
especially
: a rod used to direct attention
c
: a computer memory address that contains another address (as of desired data)
2
: any of various large, strong, slender gundogs that hunt by scent and indicate the presence of game by pointing (see point entry 2 sense 1b)
specifically
: any of an English breed of agile, muscular dogs having a short, smooth coat that is usually white with patches of liver, pale yellow, black, or orange and a moderately long tapered tail see also german shorthaired pointer, german wirehaired pointer
3
: one that furnishes with points
4
: a useful suggestion or hint : tip
Examples of pointer in a Sentence
Let me give you a few pointers on managing a successful business.
The latest data gives a pointer to the economy's overall growth.
This may be a pointer to a very serious problem.
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In Saturday’s 79-76 victory over the Nets, Acuff scored 25 points and Clifford hit a game-winning 3-pointer with five seconds remaining.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.
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Latif Love,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
Seattle is led by Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 second-year center, who routinely dunks in pregame warmups and has made a 3-pointer in nine of the 14 games she’s played in this season.
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John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
5 July 2026
Conwell made all four of his free throws, including two after missed three pointers.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.
—
Latif Love,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
Seattle is led by Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 second-year center, who routinely dunks in pregame warmups and has made a 3-pointer in nine of the 14 games she’s played in this season.
—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
5 July 2026
Conwell made all four of his free throws, including two after missed three pointers.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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