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- DictionaryIn·di·ca·tor/ˈindəˌkādər/
noun
- 1. a thing, especially a trend or fact, that indicates the state or level of something: "car ownership is frequently used as an indicator of affluence"
- 2. a gauge or meter of a specified kind: "a speed indicator"
indicator. noun. in· di· ca· tor ˈin-də-ˌkāt-ər. : a substance (as a dye) used to show visually (as by a change in color) the condition of a solution with respect to the presence of a particular material (as a free acid or alkali) litmus and phenolphthalein are acid-base indicators.
a pointing or directing mechanism, as a pointer on the dial of an instrument to show pressure, temperature, speed, volume, etc., or a moveable icon in the graphical user interface of a computer or other device: Move the indicator to the edge of the browser and drag to resize the window.
INDICATOR definition: 1. something that shows what a situation is like: 2. one of the lights at the front and back of a…. Learn more.
n. 1. One that indicates, especially: a. A pointer or an index. b. An instrument used to monitor the operation or condition of an engine, furnace, electrical network, reservoir, or other physical system; a meter or gauge. c. The needle, dial, or other registering device on such an instrument.
An indicator points to, suggests, or shows something. The arrow on a street sign is an indicator telling you which way to go. "It's not the heat, it's the humidity!" In other words, temperature is only one indicator of how it feels outside.
INDICATOR meaning: 1. something that shows what a situation is like: 2. one of the lights at the front and back of a…. Learn more.
indicator (rather formal) a sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing: the economic indicators signal an event, an action or a fact that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future:
a fact, measurement, or condition that shows what something is like or how it is changing: With some goods, cost is the most reliable indicator of quality.
An indicator is a measurement or value which gives you an idea of what something is like. ...vital economic indicators, such as inflation, growth and the trade gap. The number of wells is a fair indicator of the demand for water.
INDICATOR meaning: 1 : a sign that shows the condition or existence of something often + of; 2 : a pointer or light that shows the state or condition of something.
