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Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

(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

"The cursor blinked at the end of the line, waiting for me to type my password."

2

a part of any of several scientific instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position

"The scientist adjusted the cursor on the galvanometer to measure the precise voltage fluctuation."

In plain English: A cursor is the blinking line on your screen that shows where you will type next.

"Move your mouse to position the blinking cursor at the start of the line before you begin typing."

Usage: In computing, use this word to refer specifically to the blinking vertical bar on your screen that indicates where text will appear or which item is selected. Do not confuse it with the mouse pointer, as the cursor typically moves via keyboard commands rather than hand gestures.

Verb
1

To navigate by means of the cursor keys.

"The user could not find the file because they tried to navigate through the directory using only the arrow keys on their keyboard instead of a mouse."

In plain English: To cursor means to move your mouse pointer around on a computer screen so you can click things.

"The cursor didn't move until I clicked the mouse again."

Example Sentences
"Move your mouse to position the blinking cursor at the start of the line before you begin typing." noun
"The cursor blinked on the screen waiting for my next input." noun
"He moved his finger quickly to position the text cursor before typing." noun
"A blinking cursor appeared at the end of every line in her document." noun
"The cursor didn't move until I clicked the mouse again." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
indicator

Origin

The word comes from the Latin cursor, meaning "runner," which is derived from the verb currō. It entered English to describe a movable indicator on a display screen or page, reflecting its original sense of something that runs across text.

Rhyming Words
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