executionpointer
nounUK /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən ˈpɔɪntə/
US /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən ˈpɔɪntər/
A marker that shows exactly where a computer program is right now.
The debugger stopped the program and showed the execution pointer on line 42.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A visual indicator in a debugging tool that highlights the next line of code to run.
The execution pointer moved to the next function after the call finished.
3. In some workflow engines, a saved position that lets a paused process resume later.
The workflow engine stored the execution pointer so the job could continue after the restart.
4. A reference used by an interpreter to track which statement is being evaluated.
The interpreter updates its execution pointer after every statement.