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pointer

pointer

52 2.8
A short helpful tip that gives advice
  • noun
  • /ˈpɔɪntər/
translation icon : consejo
  • Here are some helpful pointers to improve your presentation skills.
  • provide pointers
  • helpful pointers
  • offer some pointers

I need pointers and tips to make me better.

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Examples

Synonyms

advice
vspointer
1.0

An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do

leans toward short actionable suggestions rather than broad opinions
tip
vspointer
445 1.0

A small helpful piece of advice for doing something better

is aimed at giving general guidance to help someone carry out tasks
guidance
vspointer
248 2.1

Help or advice that someone gives to decide what to do

is shorter, giving quick tips rather than extended help or information
pro tip
vspointer
  • Texting
1 4.8

A short helpful piece of advice from an expert

is more general and not necessarily from an expert
protip
vspointer
  • Slang
1 8.8

A short useful piece of advice often given online to help you do something better

is broader and not limited to clever online suggestions

Antonyms

1 7.1

Wrong advice or information that makes someone make a bad decision

Compounds

A medium to large hunting dog with short hair from Germany

A Hungarian hunting dog with a deep red coat also called the Vizsla

A hunting dog from Spain that points at birds

How Helpful

advice
1.0
tip
445 1.0
pointer
52 2.8
suggestion
759 1.4
hint
229 1.5

Surface Forms

pointer singular
pointers plural

Morphology

pointer = point (transparent) = point + er

A 'pointer' meaning a tip or suggestion follows straightforwardly from the idea of something that indicates or draws attention to a point; this is a regular noun formation.

Etymology

Pointer meaning a tip comes from point, since a good pointer 'points' you toward the right action or idea and so gives useful direction.