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“Curser” or “Cursor”

Overview

curser / cursor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

curser: NA

cursor: (noun) (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.

Pronunciation

curser: NA

cursor: k·ER·s·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “curser”

Examples of “cursor”

  • It utilizes a single cursor interface similar to these and…
  • A flashing cursor bounces around the board and…
  • …has a Mac OS X cursor scheme.
  • cursor key zone (indicated by darker…
  • Place cursor over year for division champ…
  • …shortcuts, pointing devices for the cursor (or rather pointer) control: mouse,…
  • This computer incorporated a mouse-driven cursor and multiple windows used to…
  • The four cursor keys (up, down, left, and…
  • …the Dock, the automatic wait cursor, or double-buffered windows giving a…


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