Synonyms for

Indicators

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

Definition

Indicators are things that show or suggest something.

Synonyms & similar words

indexnumber index indicator indicant signs clues markers signals pointers measures guides indicators gauges indexes symbols representations omens warnings hints instruments devices tools apparatuses machines

Synonyms by register

Formal

signifiers pointers markers indices

Informal

clues signs hints leads

Literary

omens portents harbingers

Antonyms

blinders obscurants confusers misdirections disguises

Common collocations

  • key indicators
  • economic indicators
  • leading indicators
  • performance indicators
  • health indicators
  • social indicators
  • traffic indicators

Word family

noun indicator
verb indicate
adjective indicative
adverb indicatively

Usage note

Often used in plural form, 'indicators' refers to things that point to or suggest a particular situation or trend. Be mindful of the context; 'indicators' can be objective data or subjective signs.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher used indicators to show the students how to solve the math problem.
  2. The weather indicators suggested that it was going to rain.
  3. The traffic light is an indicator for drivers to stop or go.
  4. The economic indicators showed that the country was in a recession.
  5. The doctor used the patient's vital signs as indicators of their health.

Quotes

  • The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient. - Warren Buffett
  • A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. - Winston Churchill
  • The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. - Peter Drucker

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