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Meaning
Noun
●
A
pointer
or
index
that
indicates
something.
●
A
meter
or gauge.
●
The
needle
or
dial
on such a meter.
●
In Chemistry:
Any of many
substances
, such as
litmus
, used to
indicate
the
concentration
of a
substance
, or the
degree
of a reaction.
●
In Ecology:
A
plant
or
animal
whose
presence
is
indicative
of some specific environment.
●
In Economics:
A
measure
, such as
unemployment
rate, which can
be used to
predict
economic trends.
●
In Australian English, British English, Irish English, New Zealand English, Automotive & Auto parts:
A
turn signal
; each of the
flashing
lights
on each
side
of a
vehicle
which
indicate
a
turn
is being made to
left
or right, or a
lane
change etc.
●
In Piciforms:
A
bird
, the honeyguide.
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indicator
English
indicator
Latin
indico
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Etym
Synonyms
Blinker
Directional
Trafficator
Comparator
Indictors
Direction Indicator
Turn Signal
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Predictor
Index
Measure
Criterion
Marker
Instrument
Gauge
Barometer
Element
Measurement
Factor
Metric
Component
Determinant
Approximation
Attribute
Variable
Sign
Estimate
Score
Tool
Anomaly
Parameter
Sensor
Aspect
Signifier
Assessment
Proxy
Dimension
Benchmark
Characteristic
Feature
Item
Level
Method
Biomarker
Example
Estimation
Evaluation
Signal
Value
Metrics
Test
Source
Analysis
Scale
Statistic
Symptom
Measurements
Improvement
Independent Variable
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