CEFR C1

indicator

noun

Meaning

Something that shows, points out, or makes known the condition or state of something else; a sign or signal.

Examples

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of the nation's economic health.
A sudden drop in temperature can be an indicator of an approaching storm.

Synonyms: sign, signal, indication, barometer

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indicator (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/

Definition

Something that shows, points out, or makes known the condition or state of something else; a sign or signal.

Examples

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of the nation's economic health.
A sudden drop in temperature can be an indicator of an approaching storm.
Her sudden silence was an indicator that she was upset.

How to Use indicator

indicator of (prepositional phrase): Shows or suggests something. — "The stock market's performance is an indicator of the overall economy."

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