Pointer

Pointer

(1) In programming, a data type whose value actually serves as a reference to a value stored in a specific location. (2) In a human interface, a cursor.

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Industry/Domain: Software; Computer
Category: Operating systems
Company: Apple
Product: Mac OS X
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