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Definition of Indicator

1. Noun. A number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time.

2. Noun. A signal for attracting attention.

3. Noun. A device for showing the operating condition of some system.

4. Noun. (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction.

Definition of Indicator

1. n. One who, or that which, shows or points out; as, a fare indicator in a street car.

Definition of Indicator

1. Noun. A pointer or index that indicates something. ¹

2. Noun. A meter or gauge. ¹

3. Noun. The needle or dial on such a meter. ¹

4. Noun. (chemistry) Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction. ¹

5. Noun. (ecology) A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment. ¹

6. Noun. (economics) A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends. ¹

7. Noun. (U.K.) A trafficator. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Indicator

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Medical Definition of Indicator

1. An event, entity or condition that typically characterises a prescribed environment or situation, indicators determine or aid in determining whether or not certain stated circumstances exist or criteria are satisfied. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Indicator

indicanuria indicanurias indicate indicated indicates indicating indication indicational indications indicative

indicative mood indicative moods indicatively indicativeness indicatives indicator (current term) indicator dilution method indicator dilution techniques indicator lamp indicator organisms

indicator plant indicator system indicator yellow indicators indicators and reagents indicatory indicatrix indicavit indicavits

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