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/
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
The fuel indicator on the dashboard blinks red as the car nears empty.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'to show', which itself combines 'in-' (toward) and 'dicare' (to make known). The word originally referred to the act of pointing something out with one's finger, later extending to any sign or thing that reveals or demonstrates something else.
Breakdown
indicate (to point out, show) + -or (agent noun suffix, one who or that which). The root 'indicare' breaks further into in- (toward) + dicare (to make known).
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📝Examples
“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.”
“My stress indicator (my eye twitching) shows I need a vacation.”
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