indicator

Meaning

Noun

• A pointer or index that indicates something.
• A meter or gauge.
• The needle or dial on such a meter.
• Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
• A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
• A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
• A turn signal; each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc.
• A bird, the honeyguide.

Origin

• From Late Latin indicātor ("one who points out"), from Latin indicō ("point out"); see indicate.