name is derived from its shape, which resembles a mouse
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What does Mouse mean?
Mouse is a pointing device use to control the movement of pointer on a display screen. Its name is derived from its shape and the connecting wires attached to the rear part of the device looking like a tail and generally resembles a mouse. Some popular backronyms for MOUSE are:
→ Manually Operated User Selection Equipment.
→ Mechanically Operated User Signal Engine.
→ Mechanically Operated User Serial Engine.