/ ˈpɔɪntə(r); NAmE / noun
1.
( informal ) a piece of advice :
Here are some pointers on how to go about the writing task.
2.
pointer (to sth) a sign that sth exists; a sign that shows how sth may develop in the future :
The surge in car sales was regarded as an encouraging pointer to an improvement in the economy.
3.
a thin strip of metal that points to the numbers on a dial on a piece of equipment for measuring sth
4.
a stick used to point to things on a map or picture on a wall
5.
( computing ) a small symbol, for example an arrow, that marks a point on a computer screen
6.
a large dog used in hunting, trained to stand still with its nose pointing towards the birds that are being hunted