indicators

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

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