указа́тель — meaning in English

English meaning

• clue noun A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.
• cursor noun A sliding part of a measuring instrument that is moved to mark a particular point.
• directory noun A list of names, addresses, or other information, usually organized alphabetically or by category.
• guide noun A person who shows others around a place or leads them along a route, especially one hired for the purpose.
• index noun An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.
• indicator noun Something that shows or points to a condition, trend, or measurement.
• marker noun A felt-tipped pen used for writing or drawing in bold, solid lines.
• pointer noun A useful tip or piece of advice.
• signpost noun A post with a sign that shows directions or distances.
• telltale noun Something that gives away or reveals a fact, often one meant to stay hidden.

Senses

указа́тель is used for these senses in English:

• clue Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
• cursor A part of any of several scientific or measuring instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position.
• directory A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
• guide A sign that guides people; guidepost.
• index An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
• indicator (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, automotive ) A turn signal; each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc.
• pointer A needlelike component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
• pointer (programming) A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.

clue — full definition

1. noun A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.
2. noun The short phrase that hints at an answer in a crossword or puzzle.

cursor — full definition

1. noun A sliding part of a measuring instrument that is moved to mark a particular point.
2. noun (computing) A small symbol on a screen that shows where the mouse pointer is.
3. noun (computing) A blinking line or bar on a screen that shows where typed text will appear.
4. noun (computing) A pointer that keeps track of one row of data in a database as it is read.

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