Synonyms for

Indicator

Verb / ˈɪndʌˌkeɪtɜ: / Another word for indicator — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Indicator means a device or instrument that shows the state or level of something.

Synonyms & similar words

indicant indexnumber index sign signal pointer guide marker index gage meter display readout register dial hand arrow measure means instrument device

Synonyms by register

Formal

sign index measure gauge

Informal

sign clue tip-off pointer

Literary

omen portent harbinger

Antonyms

guide leader origin cause source reason basis

Common collocations

  • key indicator
  • leading indicator
  • economic indicator
  • performance indicator
  • health indicator
  • positive indicator
  • clear indicator

Word family

noun indicator
verb indicate
adjective indicative
adverb indicatively

Usage note

Often used in technical or scientific contexts to refer to something that points to a particular situation or trend. Be mindful of the context; 'indicator' implies a sign of something else, not the thing itself.

Example sentences

  1. The thermometer is an indicator of the temperature outside.
  2. The speedometer is an indicator of how fast the car is going.
  3. The stock market is often used as an indicator of the economy.
  4. The traffic light is an indicator of when to stop and go.
  5. The fuel gauge is an indicator of how much gas is left in the car.

Quotes

  • The thermometer is an indicator of global warming.
  • The stock market is an indicator of investor sentiment.
  • The blood pressure cuff is an indicator of health.

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