noun🔗ShareA pointer or index that indicates something."The rising temperature on the thermometer is an indicator that the room is getting hotter. "signpointdevicetechnicalsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA meter or gauge."The car's fuel gauge is a good indicator of how much gas is left. "technicaldevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe needle or dial on such a meter."The gas gauge indicator showed that we had only a few miles of fuel left. "devicemachinetechnicalelectronicssignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction."The lab technician used an indicator to check the acidity level of the solution. "substancechemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment."The presence of a particular type of moss is a good indicator of a damp environment. "environmentanimalplantbiologyecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends."The rising cost of groceries is an indicator that inflation might be increasing. "economystatisticsbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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."The car's indicator blinked rapidly, signaling a lane change. "vehiclesignaltrafficdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bird, the honeyguide."The honeyguide, a small, colourful indicator bird, led the local villagers to a beehive. "birdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading