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indicator

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/
noun★Intermediate— sign or measure of something
general

A sign, signal, or measure that shows the state or level of something.

The stock market is a key indicator of economic health.

It reflects how well the economy is doing.

Her facial expressions were clear indicators of her frustration.

They showed she was upset.

💡

Can refer to physical signs, data points, or behavioral cues.

Collocations

economic indicatora measure of economic performanceleading indicatora sign that predicts future trendslagging indicatora measure that follows trends

Synonyms

signsignalmeasuremarkerindex

Antonyms

irrelevantunrelated

Related Phrases

leading indicatorphrase
a predictor of future trends
lagging indicatorphrase
a measure that follows trends

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

In finance, indicators often refer to economic data; in medicine, they may refer to symptoms.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision

Use specific indicators (e.g., 'inflation indicator') for clarity.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'indicare' (to indicate) + '-or' (agent suffix).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in economics, medicine, and technology to describe measurable data.

Word Breakdown

indic
to show or point out
root
+
-ator
one that does
suffix
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