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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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