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Cursor

/ˈkɜː.sər/noun / verb
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A cursor is a movable symbol on a computer screen that indicates the current position for user input or selection, such as a blinking line in a text editor. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a sliding marker on a scale or device, or in programming, a control structure for traversing data sets. This term has become ubiquitous in digital interfaces, highlighting how technology simplifies precise interactions in everyday tasks.

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