indicator.
A pointer or index that indicates something.
Meaning & usage
A pointer or index that indicates something.
A meter or gauge.
The needle or dial on such a meter.
Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
A turn signal; each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc.
A bird, the honeyguide.
A codeword that marks the use of a specific cryptic device.
Where this word comes from
From Late Latin indicātor (“one who points out”), from Latin indicō (“point out”). By surface analysis, indicate + -or; see indicate.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.