indicator

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A pointer or index that indicates something.

   The visual indicators are a decided improvement, and have reduced the telephoning by the staff in the signalbox.

2. 2
   noun

   A codeword that marks the use of a specific cryptic device.

   'Wild' is an anagram indicator showing that the letters of 'danger' have to be rearranged.

3. 3
   noun

   a device for showing the operating condition of some system

4. 4
   noun

   a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts

5. 5
   noun

   a signal for attracting attention

6. 6
   noun

   (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance

7. 7
   noun

   A meter or gauge.

8. 8
   noun

   The needle or dial on such a meter.

Etymology

From Late Latin indicātor (“one who points out”), from Latin indicō (“point out”). By surface analysis, indicate + -or; see indicate.