indicator

Meanings

• Noun

  A signal, mark, or sign used to give information or to indicate the presence or absence of something.

  - "The thermometer is an indicator of the temperature."
  - "The stock market is a key economic indicator."
  - "The traffic light is a traffic indicator."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

blinker , directional , directional signal , trafficator , turn indicator , turn signal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indicator
identifier , decider , replier , supplier

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Variants

List of all variants of indicator that leads to same result
indicator , indicators , indicatory , plan position indicator , plan position indicators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'indicare' meaning 'to show or point out'.

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Trivia

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1. The first traffic lights were installed in the early 20th century.

2. The term 'indicator' is also used in science to refer to a device that measures or records a particular property or condition.

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Related Concepts

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1. sign: An indicator is a type of sign that conveys information.

2. symbol: An indicator can also be a symbol, representing something else.

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Culture

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In literature, indicators have been used as symbols of warning or guidance. In art, they have been used as visual cues to guide the viewer's attention. In music, they have been used as rhythmic and melodic cues.

How to Memorize "indicator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an indicator as a sign or symbol that points the way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indicator' with the word 'signpost'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Indicators are signs that point the way' to remember the definition.

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