indicator

noun
UK: /ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/
US: /ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/

  1. Something that shows what a situation is like.

    1. The rising price of oil is an indicator of inflation.
    2. High unemployment can be a reliable indicator that the economy is performing poorly.

  2. A sign or piece of information that shows something exists or is likely to happen.

    1. The car's fuel gauge is a useful indicator.
    2. Early indicators suggest a strong possibility of a successful outcome for the negotiation.

  3. A chemical substance that changes colour depending on the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

    1. Litmus paper is a common indicator of acidity.
    2. The lab technician added an indicator to the solution to determine its pH level.

Synonyms

index clue signal gauge marker meter sign

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indicator" in English means: Something that shows what a situation is like., A sign or piece of information that shows something exists or is likely to happen., A chemical substance that changes colour depending on the acidity or alkalinity of a solution..

The phonetic transcription of "indicator" is /ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/ in British English and /ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indicator": index, clue, signal, gauge, marker, meter, sign.

Example usage of "indicator": "The rising price of oil is an indicator of inflation.". More examples on the page.