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indicator

/ˈɪndʌkˌeɪtɝ/noun4 syllables

Indicator means: a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time.

Synonyms for indicator10

noun, as in a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

index, index number, indicant

also used for indicator

blinker, directional, directional signal, direction indicator, trafficator, turn indicator, turn signal

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What does indicator mean?4

noun

1

a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

2

a signal for attracting attention

3

a device for showing the operating condition of some system

4

(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Indicator in a sentence

  • You forgot to drop the indicator, that's why it never changes its color.mervert1
  • The circulation, as is known, is the main indicator of the periodical's authoritativeness.AqQoyriq_1
  • To assess metabolic health, doctors measure blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and other indicators.Hybrid
  • Rank smells are a clear indicator that food should be thrown away.sacredceltic
  • Self-harm is often regarded as an indicator of insanity.Lepotdeterre
  • Phenolphthalein is an indicator used in acid-base titrations.mervert1
  • The battery indicator light is showing that the battery is not getting charged.Amittai
  • The battery indicator light is showing that the battery isn't getting charged.CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of indicator

as a noun

plural
indicators