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indicator meaning and definition
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Definition of indicator (noun)
- a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
- synonyms: index, index number, indicant
- a signal for attracting attention
- a device for showing the operating condition of some system
- (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction
Source: Princeton University Wordnet