to hint

Definition of to hint in English English dictionary: Information in a computer-based font that suggests how the outlines of the font's glyphs should be distorted in order to produce, at specific sizes, a visually appealing pixel-based rendering. Also known as hinting
This font does not scale well; at small point sizes it has no hinting at all, and the hints that it has for the 10- and 12-point letter 'g' still need work.; To deliberately imply, indirectly suggest, or provide a clue
She hinted at the possibility of a recount of the votes.; A clue
I needed a hint to complete the crossword.; {v} to allude, touch upon, intimate, point; {n} a remote suggestion, intimation, item; an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"; A hint of something is a very small amount of it. She added only a hint of vermouth to the gin = trace. to suggest something in an indirect way, but so that someone can guess your meaning hint at; a slight indication an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her" drop a hint; intimate by a hint; a slight indication an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"; A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive; In dynamic addressing, an address that a node will test for uniqueness first The hint is either the last successful address the node used previously (the Macintosh keeps such a hint in PRAM) or a particular address that is specific to a particular model of device (the GatorBox always tries 128 first on LocalTalk networks); an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"; The hardest of several possible ways to do a proof; a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"; To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion; Did you find what you were looking for? You can also try the A-Z list, quick links, search, site help or send us feedback on how to make this a better website; If you hint at something, you suggest it in an indirect way. She suggested a trip to the shops and hinted at the possibility of a treat of some sort The President hinted he might make some changes in the government; Usually refers to a delayed attempt to assist the learner in obtaining the acceptable or correct response by supplying additional information or calling attention to certain parts of the information the learner already has; drop a hint; intimate by a hint; a slight but appreciable addition; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"; To develop and add hints to a font; To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something; a slight indication; Information in a computer-based font that suggests how the outlines of the fonts glyphs should be distorted in order to produce, at specific sizes, a visually appealing pixel-based rendering. Also known as hinting; (n ) In the X protocol, certain properties, such as the preferred size of a window, which the window manager might not guarantee; A hint is a helpful piece of advice, usually about how to do something. Here are some helpful hints to make your journey easier = tip; A small, barely detectable amount of; VARCHAR2(512) Text of the hint; {i} subtle suggestion, intimation, clue; barely noticeable amount; (n ) A declaration by the 1st or 2nd player indicating the approximate number of tricks the player expects to take; A hint is a suggestion about something that is made in an indirect way. The Minister gave a strong hint that the government were thinking of introducing tax concessions for mothers I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work up here If you take a hint, you understand something that is suggested to you indirectly. `I think I hear the telephone ringing.' --- `Okay, I can take a hint.'; {f} allude to, suggest indirectly, intimate