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indicator

noun

ˈin-də-ˌkā-tər

Definition of indicator

as in needle

an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information you should refill when the indicator on the gas gauge shows that there's only a quarter of a tank left

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Recent Examples of indicator Despite growing geopolitical tensions, the report concludes that patent data provides a valuable indicator of future commercial leadership. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 The value of this indicator was last illustrated in 2022, when two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction were originally reported, leading some to opine that the US was in a recession. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The new restriction will not apply to videos that were edited or enhanced using Snapchat’s own AI creative tools, though these videos will include transparency indicators, the company added. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Through analysis, environmental indicators such as land use, water consumption, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions are measured, providing a performance benchmark for each participating farm. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicator

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My needle stayed in the red—my feet were too dry, potential friction.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
The Jays hope to thread the needle with their moves, league sources said, but that was the plan even before this recent winning stretch.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

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