indictors (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪktərz/
Definition
A factor or variable that serves as a sign or measure of something else, often used to assess or predict a particular outcome or trend.
Examples
The doctor looked for indictors of disease, such as fever or abnormal blood test results.
Economists use various indictors, including GDP and inflation rates, to evaluate the health of an economy.
The company's customer satisfaction ratings were seen as important indictors of its overall performance.
How to Use indictors
- economic indictors (noun phrase)
- statistical measures used to assess economic activity or performance — "The government uses various economic indictors, such as unemployment rates and consumer price indexes, to inform its policy decisions."
- medical indictors (noun phrase)
- signs or symptoms that indicate the presence of a particular disease or condition — "The doctor looked for medical indictors, such as fever or abnormal blood test results, to diagnose the patient's condition."
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