A Hint

1. A clue.
2. An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
3. A small, barely detectable amount of.
4. (computing) 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; an instance of hinting.
5. (obsolete) An opportunity; occasion; fit time.

Synonyms

• (small amount): modicum.