indicator
/ˈɪn.dɪˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/
A pointer or index that indicates something; A meter or gauge; The needle or dial on such a meter; Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction
- plural
- indicators
Meanings
- 1
A pointer or index that indicates something
Tom turned on the indicator.
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Didn't anyone teach you how to use an indicator?
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- 2
A meter or gauge
- 3
The needle or dial on such a meter
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Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction
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A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends
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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
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A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environmentrare
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A bird, the honeyguiderare
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A codeword that marks the use of a specific cryptic devicerare