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indicator
/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɚ/
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What does indicator mean?
noun
- A pointer or index that indicates something.
- A meter or gauge.
- The needle or dial on such a meter.
More meanings (6)
noun
- Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
- A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
- A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
- 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.
- A bird, the honeyguide.
- A codeword that marks the use of a specific cryptic device.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɚ/
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The marketplace gives an excellent indicator of the difference between their crude compost and the worm casts.
So complete was the design that it even included instruments, consisting of an aneroid, pressure indicator, an anemometer, a compass, and a level.
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ANGLE INDICATOR.--In flight it is an exceedingly difficult matter for the pilot to give an accurate idea of the angle of the planes.
The "fraction" drum of the indicator could be driven in either direction, known as the advance and retrograde movements, and was divided and marked in eighths.