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Definition indicator in British English

indicator noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtə(r)/
1

something that shows you what condition something is in

Example

economic indicators such as the inflation rate or the exchange rate

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Time spent in education is a good indicator of social and economic position.

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The test is a reliable indicator of performance if it is carried out correctly.

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Example

the air-speed indicator

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The copier is ready when the green indicator light is on.

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3

one of the lights on a car that shows in which direction it is turning

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4

a chemical compound that changes colour in particular conditions. It can be used to test chemical substances, for example in order to discover how acid or alkaline something is.

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Definition indicator in British English