"ptr" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ptrs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ptr (plural ptrs)
  1. (programming) Abbreviation of pointer. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: pointer Categories (topical): Programming
    Sense id: en-ptr-en-noun-uyvS7hid Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 16 10 3 6 3 5 57 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 20 15 2 4 2 4 52 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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