indicator
//ˈɪn.dɪˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)//
formalForms
- Plural
- indicators
Definitions
1.A pointer or index that indicates something.
- The visual indicators are a decided improvement, and have reduced the telephoning by the staff in the signalbox.
2.A meter or gauge.
3.The needle or dial on such a meter.
4.Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3943
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
From Late Latin indicātor (“one who points out”), from Latin indicō (“point out”).
By surface analysis, indicate + -or; see indicate.