26984 words

indicator

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
something that shows what a situation is like:

Examples:

indicator of Commodity prices can be a useful indicator of inflation, he claimed.
an economic indicator
2
one of the lights at the front and back of a road vehicle that flash to show which way the vehicle is turning
3
a device that shows a value or a change in level, speed, etc.:

Examples:

The car has an overhead console with a compass and outside temperature indicator.
4
a sign or signal that shows something exists or is true, or that makes something clear:

Examples:

Housing permits are an indicator of the state’s economic health.
The car’s speedometer and temperature indicator were broken.
5
something that shows what a situation is like or how it is changing:

Examples:

indicator of sth Rising orders are an indicator of the health of the manufacturing sector.
key/important/strong indicator The banking sector is a key indicator of the state of the economy.
a good/useful/reliable indicator

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