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indicator

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  1. A pointer or index that indicates something.
  2. A meter or gauge.
  3. The needle or dial on such a meter.
  4. Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
  5. A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
  6. A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
  7. (Australia, Ireland, New-Zealand, South-Africa, UK) 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.
  9. A codeword that marks the use of a specific cryptic device.

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/
Etymology

From Late Latin indicātor (“one who points out”), from Latin indicō (“point out”). By surface analysis, indicate + -or; see indicate.

Related words
indicators indication indicative indicates indicating characteristic indications

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