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   indicator

   /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that indicates the state or level of something: "car ownership is frequently used as an indicator of affluence" Similar measuregaugebarometerindexmarksignsignalguide tostandardtouchstoneyardstickbenchmarkcriterionpoint of referenceguidelinetestlitmus test
   • ▪ an animal or plant species that can be used to infer conditions in a particular habitat: "the raccoon is a poor choice as an indicator of riparian habitat"
   • 2. a gauge or meter of a specified kind: "a speed indicator" Similar metermeasuring instrumentmeasuring devicemeasuregaugedialdisplayscaleindex
   • ▪ a flashing light or (formerly) other device on a vehicle to show that it is about to change lanes or turn. British "an indicator light"
   • ▪ a board or screen in a railway station, airport, etc. giving current information: British "the indicator board"
   • 3. a compound that changes colour at a specific pH value or in the presence of a particular substance, and can be used to monitor acidity, alkalinity, or the progress of a reaction: "the remaining alkali is titrated against standard acid using phenolphthalein as indicator"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDICATOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Indicator definition: a person or thing that indicates, signals, or points out.. See examples of INDICATOR used in a sentence.

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   Define indicator. indicator synonyms, indicator pronunciation, indicator translation, English dictionary definition of indicator. 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,...

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   indicator: [noun] one that indicates: such as. an index hand (as on a dial) : pointer. gauge 2b, dial 4a. an instrument for automatically making a diagram that indicates the pressure in and volume of the working fluid of an engine throughout the cycle.

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   If you're familiar with the verb to "indicate," then indicator should be no problem. An indicator points to, suggests, or shows something. The arrow on a street sign is an indicator telling you which way to go.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishindicator noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Synonyms sign sign indication symptom symbol indicator signal These are all words for an event, an action or a fact that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future. sign an event, an action or a fact that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future:. Headaches may be a sign of stress. indication (rather formal) a remark or sign that shows that something is happening or what somebody is thinking or feeling:. They gave no indication as to ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDICATOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   INDICATOR definition: 1. a fact, measurement, or condition that shows what something is like or how it is changing: 2. a…. Learn more.

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    8 meanings: 1. something that provides an indication, esp of trends → See economic indicator 2. a device to attract attention,.... Click for more definitions.

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