noun🔗ShareA pointer or index that indicates something."The rising number of absences is a clear indicator that something is wrong with the school's schedule. "signpointcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA meter or gauge."The car's fuel and temperature indicators helped the driver monitor the engine's performance. "technicaldevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe needle or dial on such a meter."The fuel gauge had two indicators: one showed the current level, and the other warned when the tank was almost empty. "devicemachineelectronicsChat 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."In science class, we used indicators like litmus paper to test if a liquid was an acid or a base. "chemistrysubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment."Lichens growing on trees are good indicators of clean air because they are sensitive to pollution. "environmentbiologyecologyanimalplantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends."Rising gas prices are often considered indicators of future inflation. "economybusinessstatisticsfinanceChat 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."Before changing lanes on the highway, Sarah carefully checked her mirrors and used her indicators to signal her intention to move to the left. "vehiclepartsigntraffictechnicalmachinedevicesignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bird, the honeyguide."The honeyguide, an important indicator species, is used by people to find beehives. "birdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading