a person or thing that indicates, signals, or points out.
a pointing or directing mechanism, as a pointer on the dial of an instrument to show pressure, temperature, speed, volume, etc., or a moveable icon in the graphical user interface of a computer or other device: The fuel indicator was pointing to empty.Move the indicator to the edge of the browser and drag to resize the window.
an instrument that indicates the condition of a machine or the like.
an instrument for measuring and recording variations of pressure in the cylinder of an engine.
Chemistry.
a substance, as litmus, that indicates the presence or concentration of a certain constituent.
a substance often used in a titration to indicate the point at which the reaction is complete.
Ecology. a plant, animal, or species that indicates, by its presence in a given area, the existence of certain environmental conditions.
Origin of indicator
First recorded in 1660–70; from Late Latin indicātor, equivalent to Latin indicā(re) “to make known, point out” + -tor; see origin at indicate, -tor
A person’s biological age is a way of assessing how rapidly a person is aging based on a number of indicators.
What’s your biological age? A new app promises to reveal it—and help you slow the aging process|Jeremy Kahn|September 17, 2020|Fortune
Asia is a good indicator, it’s coming out a bit faster than Europe, those trends are stimulating the market.
‘We’re about hiring journalists’: Insider Inc. launches third global news hub in Singapore|Lucinda Southern|September 17, 2020|Digiday
The proposed legislation would extend the weekly $600 unemployment benefits for those who qualify “for the duration of the recession by tying continued enhanced unemployment insurance to the health crisis and economic indicators.”
Why lawmakers may choose a more targeted approach for the second round of COVID stimulus|Aric Jenkins|September 16, 2020|Fortune
Without those indicators of myocarditis, it’s hard to say if the heart had this condition, she says.
College athletes show signs of possible heart injury after COVID-19|Aimee Cunningham|September 11, 2020|Science News
This includes adding any new individual race polling, changes in the national environment and special election environment variables, quarterly and 48-hour FEC reports, new economic indicators, primary election outcomes and candidate status changes.
The Forecast: The Methodology Behind Our 2020 Election Model|Daniel Malloy|September 10, 2020|Ozy
But those few protestors were an indicator of how much has changed since the Cuban Revolution of 1959.
Aging Cuban Exiles And Their Lawmakers Bypassed by White House|Romina Ruiz-Goiriena|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And if the reaction from community leaders around the country is any indicator, others are proud as well.
Eric Holder Exit Interview: Why He’ll Always Be an African American Icon|Joshua DuBois|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The election result will also be an indicator of whether Erdogan will stand in presidential elections on August 10.
Gezi Park Teen’s Death Rocks Turkey|Thomas Seibert|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In fact, Fitzpatrick wore no tie at all, one indicator that he long ago left the reservation.
something that provides an indication, esp of trendsSee economic indicator
a device to attract attention, such as the pointer of a gauge or a warning lamp
an instrument that displays certain operating conditions in a machine, such as a gauge showing temperature, speed, pressure, etc
a device that records or registers something, such as the movements of a lift, or that shows information, such as arrival and departure times of trains
(as modifier)indicator light
Also called: blinkera device for indicating that a motor vehicle is about to turn left or right, esp two pairs of lights that flash when operated or a pair of trafficators
Also called: dial gaugea delicate measuring instrument used to determine small differences in the height of mechanical components. It consists of a spring-loaded plunger that operates a pointer moving over a circular scale
chem
a substance used in titrations to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction, usually by a change of colour
a substance, such as litmus, that indicates the presence of an acid or alkali
Also called: indicator speciesecology
a plant or animal species that thrives only under particular environmental conditions and therefore indicates these conditions where it is found
a species of plant or animal whose well-being confirms the well-being of other species in the area
One that indicates, especially a pointer or an index.
An instrument used to monitor the operation or condition of an engine, an electrical network, or another physical system; a meter or gauge.
The needle, dial, or other registering device on such an instrument.
Any of various substances, such as litmus or phenolphthalein, that indicate the presence, absence, or concentration of another substance or the degree of reaction between substances by means of a characteristic change, especially in color.
A chemical compound that changes color and structure when exposed to certain conditions and is therefore useful for chemical tests. Litmus, for example, is an indicator that becomes red in the presence of acids and blue in the presence of bases.