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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: 1. something that shows what a situation is like: 2. one of the lights at the front and back of a…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDICATOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An indicator is a measurement or value which gives you an idea of what something is like.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionindicator noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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:

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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    indicator meaning, definition, what is indicator: something that can be regarded as a sign...: Learn more.

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    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.