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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After blowing much of an 18-point lead, Sacramento made four 3-pointers as part of a 20-10 run in the third quarter.
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CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
His work was evident in Tuesday’s 128-102 victory against the Houston Rockets, popping off 4 of 5 3-pointers, the fourth time this season that the forward has made at least four 3-pointers in a game.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Clark also led the league in assists and 3-pointers made and was a near-unanimous selection for WNBA Rookie of the Year, receiving 66 of 67 votes.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
Over a 61-second span, the Aztecs missed four straight shots — three of them 3-pointers — and then turned the ball over.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
His work was evident in Tuesday’s 128-102 victory against the Houston Rockets, popping off 4 of 5 3-pointers, the fourth time this season that the forward has made at least four 3-pointers in a game.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Clark also led the league in assists and 3-pointers made and was a near-unanimous selection for WNBA Rookie of the Year, receiving 66 of 67 votes.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
Over a 61-second span, the Aztecs missed four straight shots — three of them 3-pointers — and then turned the ball over.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pointer
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“Pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointer. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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