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Meaning of Indicator
A person or thing that indicates or shows something.
Definitions
- A person or thing that indicates the existence or presence of something
- * A device or instrument used to show a measurement or reading
- * A sign or signal that something is happening or is likely to happen
Etymology of Indicator
The word "indicator" originates from the Latin "indicem" meaning "to show" or "to point out", and the suffix "-ator" which forms an agent noun
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a person or thing that points out or shows something
Example Uses
- The indicator on the dashboard showed that the car was low on oil
- * The company's financial reports are an indicator of its overall health
- * The rise in temperature is an indicator of climate change