an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information
you should refill when the indicator on the gas gauge shows that there's only a quarter of a tank left
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Recent Examples of indicatorBut both events were canceled this year, making the return of Sick New World on Saturday — to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Las Vegas Boulevard — an indicator of the viability for massive rock events of this ilk in the area.—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 The game was also the latest indicator that Mayer is starting to figure things out at the plate.—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 And in most cases, bright red ground beef is one indicator of freshness.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 Two double balance wheels inclined at 30 degrees dominate the lower half, with the upper half featuring a subdial for the running seconds, a four-minute indicator for the differential that supplies power to the two balances, and a linear power display.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicator
During his tenure, Hungary slid down rankings on democracy and corruption indices; reports suggest that vast amounts in state funds ended up in Orbán allies’ hands.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Conditions at the beaches remain relatively calm, with a low risk of rip currents, though a high UV index means sunscreen is strongly recommended.