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indicator

Pronunciation: [ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtər]

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Learn how to use indicator in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) an indicator is something that shows or points out information. It helps people understand a situation or measure a change, like a sign that tells you how things are going.

Example

The temperature gauge is an indicator of how hot it is outside.

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The absence of any sign was not a good indicator of success in the project.

Example

What is the best indicator to show if we are doing well in school?

Context: “economics”

(noun) in economics, an indicator is a number or value that shows how the economy is performing. It's like a score that tells us if the economy is healthy or not.

Example

The increase in job numbers is a positive indicator of a growing economy.

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A drop in consumer spending is a bad indicator of economic health.

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What economic indicator should we look at to understand how businesses are doing?

Context: “science”

(noun) in science, an indicator can be a chemical that changes color to show how much of something is in a solution. For example, it can tell if a substance is acidic or basic.

Example

The pH indicator changes color to show if the solution is safe.

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Without the indicator, we couldn't tell if the acid was too strong.

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How does the indicator change when we add more acid to the solution?

How to pronounce indicator

Pronunciation: [ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtər]

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