Indicator: meaning, definitions and examples

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indicator

 

[ หˆษชndษชหŒkeษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

economic

An indicator is a piece of economic data, such as the unemployment rate, that helps analysts and investors gauge the health of an economy or investment.

Synonyms

marker, sign, signal

Examples of usage

  • The GDP growth rate is a key indicator of a country's economic performance.
  • Unemployment rate is an important indicator of the overall health of the labor market.
Context #2 | Noun

measurement

An indicator is a device or substance that provides information about a particular condition or parameter.

Synonyms

gauge, measure, meter

Examples of usage

  • The color change of the litmus paper is an indicator of the pH level.
  • A thermometer is an indicator of temperature.
Context #3 | Noun

visual

An indicator can also refer to a light or display on a device that shows the status or function of the device.

Synonyms

display, light, signal

Examples of usage

  • The indicator light on the dashboard shows when the engine is overheating.
  • The battery indicator on the phone displays the remaining battery power.

Translations

Translations of the word "indicator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indicador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคšเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Indikator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ indikator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะดะธะบะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wskaลบnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‡ๆจ™ (ใ—ใฒใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indicateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ indicador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถsterge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํ‘œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ indikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๆ ‡ (zhวbiฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kazalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญsir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัะตั‚ะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถstษ™rici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ indicador

Etymology

The word 'indicator' originated from the Latin word 'indicฤre', which means 'to point out' or 'to show'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from economics to science to technology. In the modern world, indicators play a crucial role in providing information and insights in different fields.

See also: indicating, indication, indicative.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,195 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.