indicator — a thing that indicates the state or level of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing that indicates the state or level of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/
Korean meaning: 지표, 표시기, 지시계
Korean pronunciation: **인**디케이터
Example Sentences
- My car's happiness indicator is broken - it keeps showing 'empty wallet' instead of fuel level.
- The stock market serves as an important indicator of investor confidence.
- Rising temperatures are a clear indicator of climate change.
indicator
NOUN//ˈɪndɪkeɪtər//
a thing that indicates the state or level of something
💡 Concept
The fuel indicator on the dashboard blinks red as the car nears empty.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootindicate
Suffix--or
Origin
라틴어 'indicare'(가리키다, 보여주다)에서 온 말로, 무언가를 '손가락으로 가리켜 보여주는 것'이라는 뜻에서 시작되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
calculatorulatornavigator
calculator
ulator
navigator
🔗Collocations
economic indicator
key indicator
performance indicator
health indicator
turn indicator
leading indicator
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My car's happiness indicator is broken - it keeps showing 'empty wallet' instead of fuel level.”
“The stock market serves as an important indicator of investor confidence.”
“Rising temperatures are a clear indicator of climate change.”
😄 Fun example
“My stress indicator (my eye twitching) shows I need a vacation.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
gaugemetersignsignalmeasure
Antonyms
concealerhider
Related
indicateindicationindexbarometerbenchmark
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