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      indicator
      noun
      A pointer or index that indicates something.
      A meter or gauge.
      The needle or dial on such a meter.
      (economics) A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
      (chemistry) Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
      (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, automotive) 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.
      (ecology) A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
      A bird, the honeyguide.
      (crosswording) A codeword that marks the use of a specific cryptic device.
      Roots
      dicodic- · Latin · say
      Synonyms for indicator
      indicantnindexngaugenpointern
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      The word indicator breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root dic-, from Latin dico (“say”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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