indicator
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/
Noun

indicator (plural indicators)

  1. A pointer or index that indicates something.
  2. A meter or gauge.
  3. The needle or dial on such a meter.
  4. (chemistry) Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
  5. (ecology) A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
  6. (economics) A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
  7. (UK, Australia, automotive) 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.
  8. A bird, the honeyguide.
Synonyms Related terms Translations Translations
  • Portuguese: indicador
  • Russian: индика́тор
Translations Translations
  • Portuguese: indicador
  • Russian: индика́тор
Translations
  • Portuguese: indicador
  • Russian: указа́тель
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