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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. To show the way to or the direction of; point out: an arrow indicating north; indicated the right road by nodding toward it. 2. To serve as a sign, symptom, or token of; signify: "The cracking and booming of the ice indicate a change of temperature" (Henry David Thoreau). 3.

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   The meaning of INDICATOR is one that indicates. How to use indicator in a sentence.

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   IPA guide. Definitions of indicatory. adjective. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly. synonyms: indicative, revelatory, significative, suggestive. revealing. showing or making known.

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7. 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.

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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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › indicatorINDICATOR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   INDICATOR meaning: 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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    Nov 27, 2018 · Adjective. [ edit] indicatory ( comparative more indicatory, superlative most indicatory) That indicates, signifies or implies. Synonyms. [ edit] (that indicates): indicative. Anagrams. [ edit] Dictionary, dictionary. Categories: English terms suffixed with -ory. English lemmas. English adjectives.

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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.