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Meaning of indicator
A thing that shows or suggests the existence or nature of something else.
Etymology of indicator
The word "indicator" originated from the Latin words "indicem" (to show) and the suffix "-tor" (a person or thing that does something), with the word entering English language in the 15th century, initially used in law and later expanding to various fields including science and technology.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person or thing that indicates something
- * A device or instrument used to show a measurement or reading
- * A statistical characteristic that is used to indicate something
Usage Examples
- The stock market is often used as an indicator of the overall health of the economy.
- * The fuel gauge in the car is an indicator of how much petrol is left in the tank.
- * The company uses customer satisfaction surveys as an indicator of the quality of their service.
Antonyms
concealor
coverer
disguiser
hider
masking agent
obscurer
screen
shield
blocker
stopper
suppressor
inhibitor
preventer
prohibitor
restrainer
delayer
nonindicator
nondescriptor
unmarker
unpointer
nonsignifier
nonrevealer