The difference between Dereference and Pointer
Dereference is also verb with the meaning: to access the value or object located in a memory location stored in a pointer or another value interpreted as such.
Pointer is also noun with the meaning: anything that points or is used for pointing.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dereference and Pointer
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Dereference as a verb (programming):
To access the value or object located in a memory location stored in a pointer or another value interpreted as such; to access a value being referenced by something else.
Examples:
"usex Attempting to dereference a null pointer often results in a crash."
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Pointer as a noun:
Anything that points or is used for pointing.
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Pointer as a noun:
A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow
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Pointer as a noun:
A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
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Pointer as a noun:
A breed of hunting dog, trained to point out game.
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Pointer as a noun (programming):
A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
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Pointer as a noun (computing):
An icon that indicates the position of the mouse; a cursor.
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Pointer as a noun (mostly, plural):
A tip, a bit of advice.
Examples:
"The instructor gave me some pointers on writing a good paper."
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Pointer as a noun (in combinations):
Something worth a given number of points.
Examples:
"a ten-pointer"