indicator


Definition: Meaning of, indicator in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɪndɪkeɪtə /

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indicator indicators
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  1. something that can be regarded as a sign of something else
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  2. British English one of the lights on a car that flash to show which way the car is turning [=  turn signal American English]
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  3. a POINTER on a machine that shows the temperature, pressure, speed etc
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indicator used in phrases

  • absorption indicator (noun)
    1. an indicator used in reactions that involve precipitation
  • acid-base indicator (noun)
    1. an indicator that changes colour on going from acidic to basic solutions
  • flight indicator (noun)
    1. a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot
  • fuel indicator (noun)
    1. an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle
  • indicator lamp (noun)
    1. indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation
  • leading indicator (noun)
    1. one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future
  • oxidation-reduction indicator (noun)
    1. an indicator that shows a reversible colour change between oxidized and reduced forms
  • speed indicator (noun)
    1. a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
  • turn indicator (noun)
    1. a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
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