Meanings
nounsmart pointer (plural smart pointers)
plural smart pointers
- computingA form of pointer with additional features such as automatic memory management or bounds checking.
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smart pointer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smart%20pointer
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