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pointer vs light pen

light pen vs pointer

pointer and light pen both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pointer Yes No No No
light pen Yes No No No
As nouns, light pen is a hyponym of pointer; that is, light pen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pointer:
  • pointer: an indicator as on a dial
  • light pen: (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated
Other hyponyms of pointer include hand, electronic stylus, needle.
pointer (noun) light pen (noun)
a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated
an indicator as on a dial
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
Difference between pointer and light pen

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