Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtər/
noun a thing, especially a trend or fact, that indicates the state or level of something
A1 The thermometer is an indicator of the temperature outside.
A2 A red light on the dashboard is an indicator that something is wrong with the car.
B1 The rising unemployment rate is an indicator of a struggling economy.
B2 The stock market index is often used as an indicator of overall economic health.
C1 The number of patents filed can be an indicator of a company's innovation and growth.
C2 The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a critical indicator of climate change.
adjective indicative or suggestive of something
A1 The indicator light on the machine turned red.
A2 The indicator arrow pointed towards the exit.
B1 The indicator panel displayed the temperature in Celsius.
B2 The indicator gauge showed the level of water in the tank.
C1 The indicator sensor detected motion in the room.
C2 The indicator display provided real-time data on the stock market.
formal The economic growth rate is often used as an indicator of a country's overall financial health.
informal His constant yawning during the meeting was a clear indicator that he was bored.
slang Her eye roll was a major indicator that she was not impressed with his joke.
figurative The dark clouds gathering in the sky were an indicator of the impending storm.
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