Indicator

usgb/ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/
noun

Something that shows what condition or level something else is in.

High blood pressure may be an indicator of poor health.
Visual representation of "indicator" - Something that shows what condition or level something else is in.

Often appears as...

  • economic indicators
  • key performance indicators
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Context Matters

Indicator's meaning changes with context; it may refer to symptoms in health or trends in economics.

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Rising unemployment rates are a worrying economic indicator.
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Broad Usage

The term is used in daily life as well as specialized fields to point out critical information.

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Dark clouds are an indicator that rain might be coming.
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Not Always Visible

Indicators may be intangible, like a feeling indicating something is wrong.

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A sudden feeling of anxiety was an indicator that he was nervous about the test.
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