hint

A clue.

An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.

A small, barely detectable amount.

(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.

(databases) An instruction to the database engine as to how a query should be executed, for example whether to use an index or not.

(obsolete) An opportunity; occasion; fit time.