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- Dictionaryindicator/ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/
noun
- 1. a thing that indicates the state or level of something: "car ownership is frequently used as an indicator of affluence" Similar
- 2. a gauge or meter of a specified kind: "a speed indicator" Similar
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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.
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.
1. : one that indicates: such as. a. : an index hand (as on a dial) : pointer. b (1) : gauge sense 2b, dial sense 4a. (2) : an instrument for automatically making a diagram that indicates the pressure in and volume of the working fluid of an engine throughout the cycle. 2.
1. something that provides an indication, esp of trends. See economic indicator. 2. (Mechanical Engineering) a device to attract attention, such as the pointer of a gauge or a warning lamp. 3. (Mechanical Engineering) an instrument that displays certain operating conditions in a machine, such as a gauge showing temperature, speed, pressure, etc. 4.
something that provides an indication, esp of trends. See economic indicator. 2. a device to attract attention, such as the pointer of a gauge or a warning lamp. 3. an instrument that displays certain operating conditions in a machine, such as a gauge showing temperature, speed, pressure, etc. 4.
INDICATOR definition: 1. a fact, measurement, or condition that shows what something is like or how it is changing: 2. a…. Learn more.
a sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing. The economic indicators are better than expected. These atmospheric waves are a reliable indicator of weather changes. see also key performance indicator. Synonyms sign. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.
indicator meaning, definition, what is indicator: something that can be regarded as a sign...: Learn more.
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.
An indicator is a measurement or value which gives you an idea of what something is like. 2. A car's indicators are the flashing lights that tell you when it is going to turn left or right.
