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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.
In finance, indicators often refer to economic data; in medicine, they may refer to symptoms.
Use specific indicators (e.g., 'inflation indicator') for clarity.
From Latin 'indicare' (to indicate) + '-or' (agent suffix).
Often used in economics, medicine, and technology to describe measurable data.